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Legal Writing and Research

Get off to a great start by developing the skills for success
The Legal Writing and Research Program focuses on the fundamental lawyering skills of legal analysis, case synthesis, legal research and citation, and legal writing in the form of formal office memoranda and appellate briefs. The assignments increase in length and complexity as each semester progresses and as the students’ knowledge and skill level increases. The course is taught in small sections where students receive extensive feedback and work closely with their instructor and colleagues in a collaborative learning environment.

Online element
Students have online access to legal citations, class exercises, and a host of reference materials as well as message boards and links to other reference sites.

Advanced classes hone skills
Advanced classes provide direct skill orientation, development and practice. Upper division students must take six units of these classes, choosing from a comprehensive list of skills, including arbitration, negotiation, and client interviewing. Everyone teaching these classes is a practicing California Attorney, or in the Trial Practice classes, sitting judges. Classes are taught in an environment that provides real-life practice and experience. In Trial Practice, students learn how to put on a trial from start to finish, interviewing clients, developing strategies and arguing cases. In classes such as Negotiations, students utilize extensive role-playing in which they assume every role, learning what it’s like to be any of the participants including the plaintiff.

Prospective Students

RSVP required for all events!
Please send RSVP to wsursvp@wsulaw.edu with the name and date of the event in the subject line. More details will be emailed to you once your RSVP is received!

BE A LAW STUDENT FOR A DAY

Sit in on a class, take a tour with our friendly advisers, and have lunch with current Western State students!

Wednesday, January 30
Tuesday, February 26
Thursday, March 28
Wednesday, April 17

PREPARING FOR THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Where your academic preparation meets practical experience!

Western State College of Law
Saturday, February 23
from 9:00am - 2:00pm

Law is an exciting and challenging field—do you have what it takes to succeed in today’s legal market? Are you up to the rigorous academics of law school and the demands of a career in law?

Join us for this dynamic workshop to:

  • • Hear how our students acquire skills, hands-on experience, and make contacts to prepare for practice after law school
  • • Learn about exciting externship opportunities in various fields of law
  • • Hear from a panel of current law students and recent grads
  • • Meet and network with faculty members, current students and alumni

Lunch will be provided! An optional school tour will be given after lunch.

RSVP requiredby February 15, 2013 for this event. Please RSVP to 714.459.1101 or email wsursvp@wsulaw.edu.

WEBINARS

The Admissions Process | Thursday, February 28
Financial Aid Planning & Scholarships | Wednesday, March 13
Career Development: Western’s Programs | Thursday, April 25
Getting Ready for Law School | Wednesday, May 22
*All webinars take place from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM





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