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E-270 – Seminar – Scholarly Legal Writing & Editing

2 Credits

In depth coverage of the basics of research, writing, and editing law review articles, comments, and student notes. Exploration of how to develop topic choice, research strategies, and structure and organization of scholarly writing. Analysis of legislation and use of legislative history in scholarly writing. Enrollment in this seminar is restricted to Law Journal students and is required for editors and senior staff members of the Law Journal. Satisfies the upper level writing requirement.

Fall Sections

Section
Instructor Room Days Times
Karsai 202 Th 06:15pm -08:15pm

Required Materials:

Volokh, Academic Legal Writing, (Foundation Press 4th Edition), ISBN: 9781599417509

Recommended Materials:

First Assignments:

No first assignment.