Honors Writing Scholars Seminar Section Menu Academics -Degree Programs --J.D. Program --LL.M. Program ---Curriculum ---Academic Calendar ---About UNC ---UNC Resources & Centers ---Community Resources ---FAQs --Dual Degree Programs -Courses & Advising --First-Year Courses --Core Courses --Upper-Level Courses --LL.M. Courses -Academic Calendars -Summer Session -Clinical Program --Civil Legal Assistance Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Community Development Law Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Consumer Financial Transactions Clinic ---About --Domestic Violence Representation Project ---About --Immigration/Human Rights Policy Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Juvenile Justice Clinic ---About ---Highlights ---Resources ---FAQs --Faculty & Staff --Testimonials -Externship Program --Testimonials --Current Sites -International Programs --Summer Study Abroad Programs --UNC Exchange & Study Abroad Programs ---Augsburg ---Lyon ---Nijmegen ---Iberoamericana ---Manchester ---Glasgow --International Work & Funding Opportunities --Middle Temple Program --Research Scholars Program ---How to Apply ---Current & Previous Visiting Scholars --Incoming Exchange Students ---UNC Information & Policies ---Transportation ---Health Insurance & Immunization -Certificate Programs -Academic Policies --ABA Rules --Academic Success Program --Disability --Enrollment --Evaluation & Grading ---Class Attendance ---Multiple Uses of Written Product ---Recording and Distribution of Classes --Examinations --Graduation --Inclement Weather --Journals --Leaving the School --Non-Discrimination --Plagiarism -The Writing and Learning Resources Center (WLRC) --Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy (RRWA) --Academic Success Programs --Lending Library --Job Opportunities for Law Students --One-Day Workshop of the Legal Writing Institute Course Number: Law 400 Hours: 1 Course Type: Upper-Level Writing Requirement: Writing Experience (WE) Skills Requirement?: No Final Exam?: No Description: This seminar prepares Honors Writing Scholars-who are pre-selected through a competitive application process-to serve as teaching assistants for a two-semester, foundational first-year course: Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy. Participants will examine relevant theories and practices of teaching. They also will explore and practice effective ways to critique students' work. Finally, participants will help develop research and writing assignments. Students would especially benefit from the seminar if they are interested in judicial clerkships, teaching posts, or positions that require mentoring or supervising of other attorneys. Related Courses: Prerequisites: Completion of RRWA (LAW 295 and LAW 296) with strong grades (generally A- or better) plus participation in a competitive application process during the spring semester that precedes enrollment in the seminar. Instructor(s): C. Smith Semester(s): Fall Academics Degree ProgramsCourses & AdvisingFirst-Year CoursesCore CoursesUpper-Level CoursesLL.M. CoursesAcademic CalendarsSummer SessionClinical ProgramExternship ProgramInternational ProgramsCertificate ProgramsAcademic PoliciesThe Writing and Learning Resources Center (WLRC) Go to Top of Page