Introduction to Lawyering Skills Sec.

419 Fall 2009 First Class Assignment

Required Texts: Richard K. Neumann, Jr., Legal Reasoning and Legal Writing: Structure, Strategy & Style (6th ed.) (Neumann) Amy E. Sloan, Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies (3d ed.) (Sloan) Amy E. Sloan and Steven D. Schwinn, Basic Legal Research Workbook (3d ed.) (Workbook) Darby Dickerson, ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation (3d ed. 2006) (ALWD)

Week of Aug. 17 Mon. (1) (6:15-7:30) Overview All meet in Rm. 207 Reading: Neumann, pp. 37-44 (7:45-9:00) All meet in Room 207 Introduction to legal system, legal research and legal citation Reading: Sloan p. 1-12, 14-20; Neumann, p. 37-44 (Brief Costanza v. Seinfeld)

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