USA LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
LAW5ULW
Not currently offered
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.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sara Smyth
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
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Capstone subject: No
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Learning resources
Legal Writing: Getting It Right and Getting It Written
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Ray, M & Ramsfield, J
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Publisher: THOMSON WEST PUBLISHING
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Culture to Culture: A Guide to U.S. Legal Writing
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Ramsfield, J
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Publisher: CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
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