Course Description

LAWS 6236
Judicial Opinion Writing
General Description:
Considers the contemporary American judicial opinion in historical and comparative context. Examines institutional constraints and emerging challenges to judicial decision-making. Analyzes individual opinion authors' writing styles. Builds upon the first-year legal-writing curriculum. Challenges students to develop a personal style and approach to writing and editing opinions.

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LAWS 6236-001

Instructor(s): Derek Kiernan-Johnson

Meeting Times & Locations:
   Thu   2:30 PM - 4:10 PM   WLAW 303