Catalog Info
Title when registering
Legal Writing
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Explores how to identify legal issues and perform advanced-level research using Westlaw® and other Internet-based research databases. Covers application of the law to a hypothetical fact scenarios and presenting results in an objective memorandum, persuasive brief, or oral argument, using appropriate legal terminology and citation.
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 and PLGL-126 both with a C grade or better, or Instructor Permission
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2020 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.