Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy (RRWA)

Course Number:
Law 295

Hours:
3

Course Type:
First-Year

Writing Requirement:
None

Skills Requirement?:
No

Final Exam?:
No

Description:

RRWA is a two-semester, graded course. It complements other first-year courses by providing practice-oriented, skills-focused instruction in small class sections. Law 295 is RRWA’s fall semester, or Part I. Students learn the fundamentals of legal reasoning, research, and writing, primarily by simulating important aspects of law-office work. Students analyze, research, and write about problems or opportunities raised by fictitious clients. RRWA encourages and fosters active learning, both individually and in teams.

Related Courses:

Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy (RRWA), Part II

Instructor(s):
K. Bishop, A. Chew, L. Everett, A. Harmon, M. Hitchcock, J. McClanahan, K. Pryal, O. Salinas, C. Smith

Semester(s):
Fall