Legal Writing- The Foundation of Every Lawyer's Practice

Seattle, Washington
Friday, October 21, 2011
Legal Writing- The Foundation of Every Lawyer's Practice
Friday, October 21, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Seattle University School of Law
Sullivan Hall and Webcast
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98122
United States
Program Agenda:
8:30  -  9:00         Registration & Coffee/Tea Service
 
9:00  - 10:45        Recognizing Bias in Language, Analysis, and
                               Argument.
                               Professor Anne Enquist & Professor Lori Bannai
                               PowerPoint

10:45 - 11:00      Break

11:00 - 11:30      Writing Sentences That Move Your Writing
                              Forward
                              Professor Mary Bowman

11:30 – 12:00     Writing Concisely
                              Professor Brendon Taga
                              PowerPoint
                              Tri-Fold Handout
                             

12:00 -  12:45     Lunch ($10 Optional Box Lunch if registered
                               by Oct. 14 or Lunch on Your Own)

12:45 -  1:30       Constructing Persuasive Arguments
                              Professor Deirdre Bowen

1:30 – 2:15          Persuasive Writing Using Principle-Based
                               Analogous Case Descriptions
                               Professor Connie Krontz
                               PowerPoint

2:15 – 2:30          Break

2:30 – 3:00          Drafting Effective Affidavits
                              Professor Kirsten Schimpff
                              PowerPoint

3:00 – 3:45          Drafting E-Memos  
                              Professor Merryn DeBenedetti
                              PowerPoint
3:45 – 4:00          Break

4:00 -  5:00          Drafting the Definitions for Interrogatories
                               Professor Denis Stearns
                               PowerPoint
5:00pm                 Adjourn


 Overview:
The Seattle University School of Law Legal Writing program is one of the topped ranked programs in the country. A cornerstone skill for every lawyer. A skill that that separates average lawyers from exceptional lawyers. You will leave this full day program with practical insights you can apply in your practice right away.

Professor Laurel Oates is the Director of Seattle University’s Legal Writing Program, which has been ranked by U.S. and World Reports as the top legal writing program in the United States. After receiving her J.D. cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law), Professor Oates clerked for Division II of the Washington State Court of Appeals.

In 1984, Professor Oates helped co-found the Legal Writing Institute, which has more than 2000 members from more than 150 law schools and which works to improve the teaching of legal writing. As a member of the Legal Writing Institute, Professor Oates helped establish The Second Draft, which is the Institute’s bulletin, and helped organize and host seven national conferences, including the 1984, 1986, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 Legal Writing conferences.

Professor Oates is the co-author of five books, including The Legal Writing Handbook, which is now in its fourth edition, and Just Research, Just Memos, Just Briefs, Just Writing, and a Practice Book. She has also authored a number of articles, which are listed in the publications list.

As the agenda is finalized, you are welcome to email your specific topic request to cle@seattleu.edu . Watch for the final topic list approximately 30 days in advance of the program.

Credits:
6.5 CLE Credits, including .75 Ethics Credits

Registration Fees:

In-person at the law school   
$185  General Registration
$175  Employed by Non-Profit or Gov't Entity
$150  SU Law Alumni Class 2008 and earlier
$100  SU Law Alumni Classes 2009, 2010 and 2011
Free for Faculty, Staff & Current SU Law Students


Alumni may request a need-based fee waiver from the Alumni Office at alumnirelations@seattleu.edu by emailing a statement explaining the need for the waiver.  Limit 2 per program.

   
 

Contact Information

Payment Instructions

  • Payment by check:  Please make check(s) payable to Seattle University School of Law CLE and attach or include information identifying the registrant(s) and program(s) attended. Mail to Seattle University School of Law CLE Department, Sullivan Hall, Room 200B, 901 12th Avenue, PO Box 222000 Seattle WA 98122-1090. Please call 206-398-4233 with any payment questions.

    Group Registration:  Applicable fees for all registrants in a group will be charged to the first person registered in the group as one transaction.   If different members of the group are paying individually (for example with different credit cards), individual registrations are required.

    Cancellations:  The last day to cancel your registration for this program is 5:00pm Friday October 14, 2011.  Thereafter, refunds will not be permitted.  However, substitute attendees are welcome.
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