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Who are we?

The Arizona Law Writing Center is supervised by the Legal Writing Department at University of Arizona Law. We provide writing-support services and resources to students in all University of Arizona Law degree programs. 

 

Introduction to Arizona Law Writing Center 

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Appointments

 

Make a peer tutoring appointment

 

Appointments can be either in-person or remote! 
  • Monday

          10:30 am to 12:00 pm  in-person or remote 

           1:00 to 5:00 pm in-person or remote


  • Tuesday​​​​​​

​​​​​​        9:00 am to 12:00 pm in-person or remote

        1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in-person or remote


  • Wednesday

        11:00 am to 5:00 pm in person or remote


  • Thursday  

          9:00 am to 12:00 am in person or remote

          1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in person or remote


  • Friday

          9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in person or remote 


  • Special Weekend Remote Hours

           Saturday

            8:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm 

The writing center is closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 15).  It is also closed during Spring Break (March 4 - 8) and will be closing for the semester on April 24, 2024.

Writing Center Workshops

January 25, 2024 12:15 to 1:15 Room 156:

  • 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:

  • 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

  • How to create a professional looking document

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

All workshops will be recorded and will be available on video. 

 

How to make an appointment

1) Go to the appointments page: https://arizonalawwritingcenter.arizona.edu/appointments

2) Scroll down to "Book an Appointment." Click the "Book an Appointment" button. That will open up the "SimplyBookMe" scheduler.

3) Click the "Book Now" button at the top of the SimplyBookMe page. 

4) Choose the service you want: either "Arizona Law Legal Writing Center Tutoring - In-person session" or "Arizona Law Legal Writing Center Tutoring - Remote session"

5)  Next, you will be asked to choose your provider (Writing Fellow).

6) The next page will show you your provider's availability. The calendar will show all appointments with that Writing Fellow that have not been booked by other students. 

5) Click on the time you want the appointment. Fill out the form with your name, email, and phone number and check the box agreeing to the terms. Then click "Confirm booking."

6) You will receive an email from the system with a calendar invitation and instructions for how to upload the document you want reviewed. Upload your document. You may also find it productive to email the Fellow any questions you want to cover.

7) If you want to convert the live appointment to an online appointment, email the Writing Fellow and request an online appointment. The Fellow will send you a zoom link before the appointment.