789.01 Writing: Federal Litigation
Persuasive writing is integral to almost all aspects of civil litigation. This two-credit hour advanced experiential course will allow you to deepen your understanding of legal research while honing your written and oral advocacy skills. Using a simulated case, you will plan litigation strategy by interviewing a client, preparing a factual chronology of the case, and analyzing the merits of the claims. You will also practice drafting and responding to discovery requests and preparing to take and defend depositions. Finally, you will draft a motion for summary judgment and supporting memorandum of law and argue the merits of the motion in a mock oral argument.
Fall 2021
| Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 789.01 |
2
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Reflective Writing
Research and/or analytical paper(s), 10-15 pages
Oral presentation
Practical exercises
In-class exercise
Class participation
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Melissa Hanson | ||
| Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.789.01.F21 | |||||
| Email list: LAW.789.01.F21@sakai.duke.edu | |||||
| Course | |
| Degree Requirements |
JD elective
JD experiential
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
IntlLLM writing, option
Course Requirements - Public Interest
PIPS elective
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| Course Areas of Practice |
Civil Litigation: Practice and Procedure
Labor and Employment Law
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