LRW > Advanced Courses > Judicial Writing

This course will teach the process of writing judicial opinions. Each student will draft both a majority and a dissenting opinion. Classes will cover such topics as the structure of opinions, the purpose of opinions, standards of review, how judges decide cases, and the styles of various judges in writing opinions.

The role of the law clerk will also be considered, making this course especially attractive to students who hope to have judicial externships during law school or judicial clerkships afterward. Guest presentations by judges and law clerks are planned.