Advanced Legal Research, Analysis and Writing (0102) (LAW307H1F)

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
3
Hours
2

Enrolment

Maximum
25
25 JD

Schedule

T: 4:10 - 6:00
Instructor(s): Sara Faherty

This course cultivates analytical, research and writing skills through problem based learning. Students will hone such skills as: identifying legal issues; formulating research strategies and methodologies; efficiently using relevant secondary sources; usefully integrating print resources with electronic resources; analyzing and synthesizing applicable primary sources; applying critical thinking; and writing clearly and effectively.
This is not a perspective course. Class participation entails regular attendance, frequent input into discussion and a short, informal presentation.
The development of the skills in this course will assist students in their academic course work and prepare them for their professional careers.

Evaluation
1 analytical assignment of 1,500-2,000 words (20%), a rewrite of that memorandum (30%), a longer piece of advocacy writing of 2,500 – 3,000 words (40%), and class participation (10%).