COLWRIT 42R
Legal English: Written Communication
This course is to help potential law students and current international lawyers understand how to communicate effectively in writing in an American legal context. You will learn strategies for llegal writing and analysis, including expectations for content, organzation, and style.
Topics
- Master the conventions of formal legal writing in English. Develop persuasive legal writing techniques. Draft various legal documents, including letters and legal memoranda, with clarity and precision. Improve their legal reading comprehension skills. Enhance their ability to communicate legal concepts effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Understand and utilize advanced legal terminology and vocabulary. Avoid common grammatical errors and stylistic pitfalls in legal writing. Gain confidence in using English in international legal contexts.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027