Course Description
This course covers the basics of writing for the law office including the drafting of general correspondence, the briefing of cases, and the preparation of settlement brochures. Emphasis is placed on legal vocabulary in the context of letter writing, briefing judicial opinions, and the preparation of the settlement brochure. Upon completion, students should be able to draft letters to clients, opposing counsel, government entities, and insurance companies and prepare the settlement brochure.
Course Typically Offered
Summer
2
Name
Classroom Hours
Code
CLASS
Contact Hours
1
Load
1
Name
Lab/Shop Hours
Code
LAB
Contact Hours
2
Load
2