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DRAFTING LEGAL INSTRUMENTS (WRTG9141)
2 credits. Seminar.
The aim of legal writing is to persuade or explain. This can
best be accomplished by using simple English and avoiding
"legalese." The course will consider the drafting of
legal documents, particularly litigation papers, but including
letters and contracts. The New Jersey and New York "plain
language" statutes will also be considered. Each student will
be required to redraft one or more confusing documents and to
draft one or more letters and litigation documents in plain
language.
Note: Students cannot apply both this course and
Drafting Litigation Documents (WRTG9144) towards degree
requirements.
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