Legal Writing Assignments
Professor Janice Aitken
Fall 2008, L 504, §§ 1 & 2 – Professor Janice Aitken
Assignments for Classes During Orientation
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 9:00 a.m.
TOPICS:
Introduction to Legal Writing
Introduction to the legal system and legal process
ASSIGNMENT:
Read Section I of the Orientation Materials*
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 10:30 a.m.
TOPICS:
Reading and Briefing Cases
Plagiarism
Diagnostic Punctuation and Grammar Quiz (This quiz is for informational purposes; therefore, the results do not count toward your grade.)
ASSIGNMENT:
Read Section II of the Orientation Materials and pages 205-207 of Linda Edwards, Legal Writing: Process, Analysis, and Organization (LWP)
* The Orientation Materials will be available for purchase from Student Services beginning August 12, 2008. Student Services does not accept cash or credit cards, so you will need to pay by check. If you have any questions, you can contact Professor Aitken either by phone at (216) 875-9843 or by email at janice.atiken@law.csuohio.edu.