Students meet twice a week in small groups where they discuss recent writing projects with their instructor. They also receive detailed written individual feedback on their writing assignments. This format allows students to build on the previous week's work, maximizing their opportunities for success and further developing their analytical skills. Professor Wellford is presently working on a new edition of the textbook for publication on the Web. After the first year, all students complete at least one seminar.
Seminars also allow students to explore in depth a specialized area of the law.
Not all seminars listed are offered each year. Several different electives complement the seminar requirement. The Supervised Research program allows a student to make an individualized arrangement with a teacher to earn academic credit for independent study, based on legal research and a paper. Our Practical Skills Training provides many opportunities for legal writing, including numerous Planning and Drafting Courses and competitions that entail written work, such as the briefs required in our many different Moot Court programs. Students can also choose Advanced Legal Research.