160B.02 Legal Analysis, Research & Writing

An introductory study of the various forms of legal writing and modes of legal research. Through an integrated approach to writing and research, the course begins by analyzing the components of judicial opinions and ends with the students independently researching and writing a sophisticated appellate brief. The principal goal of this course is the mastery of the basic tools of legal analysis, the principles of legal writing, and the techniques of legal research using both print and online resources.

Legal Writing at Duke Law

Spring 2016

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
160B.02
Course Credits
Marguerite Most, Diane Appleton Reeves
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.160B.02.Sp16
Email list: LAW.160B.02.Sp16@sakai.duke.edu
Course
Degree Requirements
Course Requirements - JD