Nearly every type of legal job involves written communication, and that's one reason law professors recommend that law school applicants choose a school that emphasizes legal writing. "In all ...

Legal Research and Writing (LRW) introduces students to the fundamentals of the legal system, structure of law-making bodies, sources of law; provides hands-on experiences in using legal analysis, ...

The first-year students are currently deeply engaged in their research paths and legal memoranda. As is typical, many of them are fraught because they are trying to juggle the large time commitment ...

Upper-Level Writing Requirement: At least one legal writing course designated in the registration materials as meeting the standard of the Upper-Level Writing requirement [WUL], or an approved and ...

Whether seasoned or still gaining our footing, most attorneys write daily. From a junior attorney drafting a memorandum circulated internally to senior counsel preparing a critical appellate brief, ...

Thirty-some years ago, American law schools reserved the study of in-ternational law for upper-level students, keeping the first year of law school focused on the traditional doctrinal subjects of ...

Students entering their first year of law school are frequently shocked by the feedback they receive on the first assignment they turn in for their introductory Legal Writing course. Often, these ...

One of the most exciting aspects of transitioning out of 1L year is the ability to choose your courses. There are many factors to consider when putting your schedule together. Students should be ...

It’s all about putting things in the right order. It’s about different pieces interacting in a way that makes sense. No, Stuart Teicher is not talking about a symphony or your greatest pop song, he’s ...