Communications I

This course is designed to provide students with the foundation in communication skills necessary to succeed in their program and in their careers as law clerks and legal assistants. The principles of writing and editing will be examined to enable the students to produce "final copy‟ documents. Basic writing skills will be developed through in-class exercises, assignments and tests. Summary writing skills, which are essential in the legal environment, will be examined and practiced. Students will learn to conduct and document research in support of specific tasks to develop logical thinking and organizational skills.