LEGAL RESEARCH and WRITING
FUNDAMENTALS
Are you ready to elevate your legal research, writing, and advocacy skills? This course teaches proven, step-by-step methods that consistently lead to clear, concise quality results in a time-efficient manner.
THROUGH THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN:
Basic legal research methods, including what each kind of legal resource is good for.
Step-by-step instructions for writing each section of a traditional objective legal analysis, including questions presented, rule-based reasoning, case-based reasoning, and counter argument.
Details
Class time will involve short lectures, individual exercises, small group exercises, and live feedback.
Students will receive individualized instruction and feedback on weekly assignments and two major writing projects. No attendance requirement. Grades are pass/fail.
PROFESSOR: Michael D. O. Rusco, law professor with more than 12 years of trial and appellate experience.
COURSE MATERIALS: INCLUDED.
SCHEDULE: Courses are 12 weeks long, and are held on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Southern University Law Center holidays will be observed. Next course begins May 2024.
COST: $1,250. $250 due at signup (non-refundable). $1,000 due by second class (partially refundable; see contract for details).
LOCATION: TBD. Classes will be held in person if 10 or more students sign up. Students will have the option to attend by ZOOM. If less than 10 students sign up, classes will be held via ZOOM. Class will be limited to 25 students.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and boost your career.