| Advanced Legal Writing: Legislative Drafting and Analysis |
| Course Number: 665-0-01 |
Bautista | 2 Units |
This course is designed to submerse students in the practical and theoretical work of drafting and analyzing legislation. The course will be divided into three segments. In the first segment, students will be exposed to the procedures and political dynamics of our legislative process, with guest lectures supplementing academic writings. The second part of the course will focus on the art of statutory interpretation in understanding the text and will review the use of legislative history and canons of construction. In the final part of the course, students will draft legislation through realistic legal writing and drafting problems: most collaborative.
The course should appeal to a wide range of students: those interested in working in American representational government on any level--staffer, lobbyist, representative; those that will interpret statutes in their practice areas--UCC, bankruptcy code, corporations code, etc.; or, those that desire to litigate matters in the courts, but who would also like to understand how to effect change if the court process are insufficient to meet their client's needs.
There will be a substantial writing project due on the last day of class.
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| Calendar: Quarter Calendar |
| Enrollment: Lottery - Max Enrollment 14 |
| Grading system: Mandatory Pass |
| Elements used in grading: Paper |
| Type of exam: None |
| Specific graduation requirements met: Writing |
| Special instructions, rules or deadlines: Final paper is due on the last day of class. |
