Course Number
160B
Credits
3
Area of Study & Practice
- Legal Skills
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
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Sections/Instructors
Sarah C. W. Baker, Jennifer L. Behrens
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.08
Spring 2013
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Sean E. Andrussier, Melanie J. Dunshee
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.07
Spring 2013
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Rebecca Rich, Jane Bahnson
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.06
Spring 2013
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Jo Ann Ragazzo, Kristina J. Alayan
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.05
Spring 2013
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Frances Turner Mock, Laura M. Scott
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.04
Spring 2013
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Jeremy Mullem, Kelly Leong
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.03
Spring 2013
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Diane Appleton Reeves , Marguerite Most
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.02
Spring 2013
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Diane Dimond, Jane Bahnson
Legal Analysis, Research & Writing 160B.01
Spring 2013
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