COURSE NUMBER & NAME: 123 Legal Method II

CREDIT HOURS: One (1) REQUIRED: yes ELECTIVE: no

PREREQUISITES (Required): None

PREREQUISITES (Advised): None

WHEN OFFERED: second semester, first year

SUBSTANTIVE COVERAGE AND OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

The objective of this course is to produce competent advocates. LM II covers persuasive advocacy. Building on LM I's emphasis on research, analysis, and expository writing, students further refine these skills by drafting trial memos and appellate brief, and arguing before a mock court.

RELATION TO OTHER OFFERINGS IN CURRICULUM:

Students will not succeed in law school or law practice without the ability to research and analyze legal issues, and effectively communicate their analysis to other attorneys and the court. Legal writing is a fundamental skill of law practice.

RELATION TO BAR EXAM SUBJECTS:

Success on the bar exam demands clearly written essays that adequately cover the analysis of the legal issues presented.

RELATION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Most law offices require demonstrated excellence in legal research and writing.