Writing for Judicial Clerks
SLN #: 83730Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 1022
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): Stabler
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
The class is limited to ASU JD Candidates
This course focuses on an advanced topic of legal
writing, the writing done by judicial clerks and
judges. The course structure will incorporate (1)
lectures and short exercises, (2) multiple written
assignments (such as a bench memorandum and a judicial
opinion), and (3) occasional oral presentations or
questioning of advocates. We will examine and practice
the structure, analytical and rhetorical techniques,
and tone of both trial court and appellate court
documents. Through assigned readings and guest
speakers’ insights, we will discuss the experiences of
being a judicial clerk and being a judge, questions of
ethics and professional development, and “hot topic”
issues currently facing the judiciary. Although the
course has an obvious appeal to students who hope to
be judicial clerks, all students can improve their
writing abilities through this writing-intensive
course.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Yes
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: Yes
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of 1L legal writing
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 16
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.