LEGS 124 - Legal Writing I

PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: LEGS 101 - Introduction to Legal Studies

PROGRAM: Legal Studies and Paralegal Studies
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2019

This course is designed to improve the student’s ability to write at a professional level, with appropriate attention to grammar, sentence structure, and style. Students will also become familiar with basic legal terminology.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Understand and apply the rules of English grammar and style.
1. Word usage, including common errors
2. Punctuation
3. Capitalization
4. Grammar
5. Rules of composition
6. Formal writing style
7. Sentence structure
Demonstrate familiarity with legal terminology.
Demonstrate the ability to write at a professional level.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Word Usage
Punctuation
Grammar
Style
Legal terminology
Sentence structure

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LEGS 124 - Legal Writing I