law5ulw usa legal research and writing
USA LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
LAW5ULW
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn the basics of the U.S. legal system, common law, case briefing and legal analysis. Students are then taught the fundamentals of legal research and writing in the American legal system. The subject will culminate in a take-home examination consisting of the drafting of an objective legal memorandum with research materials provided.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Culture to Culture: A Guide to U.S. Legal Writing | Prescribed | Ramsfield, J | CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Legal Writing: Getting It Right and Getting It Written | Recommended | Ray, M & Ramsfield, J | THOMSON WEST PUBLISHING |
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Melbourne, 2014, Week 06-07, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGordon Walker
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 06 - 07
Five 8.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Class participation | 10 | |
| One 6,000-7,000- word take-home examination | 90 |