Legal Reasoning, Research, and Writing
Level: Open to students entering grades 11 or 12 or freshman year of college in fall 2010.
Session: II, July 20-August 6, 2010
Days & Time: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 2:30-4:30 PM
Instructor(s): Albert Levy
Prerequisites: Excellent writing skills. Experience with debate useful.
Related Course: Students interested in this course might also be interested in Leadership in Law or Constitutional Law, both offered in Session I.
"Many of my pre-conceived notions concerning law were proven false and the course helped me learn the true nature of law….I liked that we were able to have interesting discussions and not follow a strict textbook curriculum."
–Sonya Sharif, 2009
Course Description
Designed for students with a declared interest in law, this intensive program of study concentrates on the research and reasoning that underlie solid legal writing.
Students learn first to use the methods and tools of legal research. Students learn how to conceive and structure legal research, locate and analyze sources including cases, and develop legal arguments based on and supported by research. Emphasis is placed on developing and presenting a written legal argument in an effective, persuasive, and sophisticated way. Numerous drafting exercises strengthen students' skills for reasoning, arguing, and writing at the same time that they introduce students to various types of legal writing, including briefs and arguments for oral delivery.
Instructor(s)
Faculty
Albert Levy
Albert Levy is a litigation attorney with an emphasis in commercial and real estate law. He received a J.D from Brooklyn Law School, where he was a Lisle Merit Scholar, recipient of a CALI Excellence for the Future Award, and a mentor for first-year students. He holds a B.A. in political science from Rutgers College. A Brooklyn native and resident, he maintains his own law practice and associations with various legal and community organizations.
Specific course information, such as hours and instructors, are subject to change at the discretion of the University.
