Legal Writing Center Events
Fall 2023 Writing Center Workshops (these are part of the First Year Resource and Enrichment Series)
August 17, 2023
12:15 to 1:15, Room 160
- Topic: Notetaking, Outlining, and Briefing video
August 31, 2023 12:15 to 1:15 Room 137
- Tabbing Your Citation Manual and Style Guide video
October 19, 2023 12:15 to 1:15 Room 160
- Plain English for Lawyers video
November 9, 2023 12:15 to 1:15 Room 160
- Professional Communication 101 VIDEO
November 16, 2023 12:15 to 1:15 Room 160
- Tips for Taking Exams
Spring Writing Center Workshops
January 25, 2024 12:15 to 1:15 Room 156:
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How craft a good writing sample VIDEO
On 1/25/2024 the Legal Writing Center Writing Fellows presented a workshop called "How to Craft a Good Writing Sample." During the workshop, the Writing Fellows discussed what employers are looking for in a wiring sample and how to professionally prepare a writing sample. Additionally, the Writing Fellows talked about cover letter tips and how to prepare for initial interviews and callback interviews. Finally, there was a question and answer session on all things related to job applications and interviews.
February 8, 2024 12:15 to 1:15 Room 156:
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Mastering Citation VIDEO
On 2/8/2024 the Legal Writing Center Writing Fellows presented a workshop called "Mastering Citations." In this workshop, the Writing Fellows reviewed how to cite cases and statutes for memos and briefs. Additionally, the Writing Fellows talked about introductory signals, how to use explanatory parentheticals, and how to cite court documents. The Writing Fellows also discussed the difference between litigation writings and legal scholarship. Please note that the trademark statute example in this video is merely an example to show how to cite a statute. In your memos please only use the statutes/cases that have been assigned to you. The examples in the PowerPoint are just for teaching purposes and do not reflect the material you should use in your memos.
February 29, 2024, Room 156 video
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How to create a professional looking document
On 2/29/2024 the Legal Writing Center Writing Fellows presented a workshop called "Grammar Woes Be Gone." This workshop focused on helping students make their memos, briefs, resumes, cover letters, and other documents look professional by using the grammar rules and tips in the Redbook. The Writing fellows discussed punctuation, quotes, active/passive voice, and many other grammar topics from the Redbook.
March 21, 2024, Room 156:
- Grammar basics, online tools, and troublesome words
April 18, 2024, Room 156, Exam writing tips I
April 25, 2024, Room 156, Exam writing tips II
- Final exam - What to expect and helpful tips
At the end of each workshop, one lucky attendee will win this Writing Center T-shirt.