courses recommended for folks in Boston applying 2008 or later

课程设置和教材基本同法学院第一年的legal writing。 有兴趣的可以看看教学大纲。

这个老师狂好。第一节课就跟大家说可以给写推荐信。还说可以帮着看看personal statement. 可惜我申请材料都寄出去了。

http://www.extension.harvard.edu/2006-07/courses/12565.jsp

Harvard Extension School

COMM E-160 Principles of Legal Writing
        
Workshop. Course tuition: undergraduate credit $875, graduate credit $1,500. Limited enrollment.
    

Fall term (12565) (Syllabus) (Print View): Gilbert Whittemore, PhD, JD, Of Counsel, Rath, Young and Pignatelli. Monday, Sept. 18, 7:35-9:35 pm, Sever Hall, Room 205.

Spring term (22368) (Syllabus) (Print View): Gilbert Whittemore, PhD, JD, Of Counsel, Rath, Young and Pignatelli. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 7:35-9:35 pm, Sever Hall, Room 105.

Legal writing comes in many forms, from classic judicial opinions that rank among fine literature to almost incomprehensible regulations. This course is designed for those who wish to acquire a better understanding of the broad range of legal writing from the viewpoint of the lawyer/author, as well as those who wish to develop their own skills. It is based on the assumption that good writing communicates well-considered ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately. Students use the elements of good writing to present facts effectively, to argue from precedent set by earlier court opinions, and to draft contracts and statutes. As preparation, in class we analyze judicial opinions, statutes, and briefs. Students then write a variety of basic legal documents, such as an analysis of case law, a complaint to initiate a lawsuit, and a legal memorandum presenting an argument to a court. The course does not assume any prior knowledge of law. (4 credits)