COURSE DESCRIPTION 2012 2013

Advanced Legal Writing: Criminal Appellate Advocacy

Prof. Julie Baker,

3 credits day; 3 credits evening.

This class will build on the persuasive writing and advocacy skills introduced to students in LPS. We will begin with a short trial memorandum, then tackle an entire state-court criminal appeal – from reading the trial transcripts and identifying legal issues to researching those issues in primary and secondary sources (in the books and online); and then doing a first draft and a rewrite of an appellate brief. The class will meet twice per week for 3 credits, and the final brief may be used to satisfy the Legal Writing Requirement.

Enrollment is limited: 16

Elective Course

May Fulfill Legal Writing Requirement

Final Paper Required