ADVANCED LEGAL WRITING: ARGUMENT, ADVOCACY, DRAFTING
- Course
- ILAW503 - ADVANCED LEGAL WRITING: ARGUMENT, ADVOCACY, DRAFTING
- Department
- International Law - English - Master
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 0
- T+P+L
- 3 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Erdem ERTÜRK
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enhance students’ advanced legal writing skills. It provides in-depth knowledge and practice in constructing arguments, preparing advocacy materials, and drafting legal texts within the field of international law. The course covers legal research methods, academic and professional writing standards, structuring persuasive arguments, and preparing pleadings as well as legal opinions. Students will also gain experience in both written and oral advocacy, strengthening their ability to communicate effectively and convincingly. Emphasis is placed on academic integrity, clarity, precision, and adherence to ethical standards in professional legal writing.
ADVANCED LEGAL WRITING: ARGUMENT, ADVOCACY, DRAFTING
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Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Forming Ideas |
| Week 3 | Developing Arguments |
| Week 4 | Sustaining Discussions |
| Week 5 | Definitions and Descriptions |
| Week 6 | Tutorial One |
| Week 7 | Branches of Law, Areas of Law and Legal Topics |
| Week 8 | Legal Method |
| Week 9 | Legal Research |
| Week 10 | Legal Writing |
| Week 11 | Tutorial Two |
| Week 12 | Planning and Structuring |
| Week 13 | Chapters and Sections |
| Week 14 | References and Bibliography |
| Week 15 | Tutorial Three |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Various Sources
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Analyse (4) the principles of their chosen thesis topic in law, undertake legal research (4) at an advanced level with primary and secondary materials, and evaluate (4) complex legal information. SOLO 4
- L02 Apply (4) advanced and integrated knowledge of the law to complex issues, and critically evaluate (4) the operation of the law from theoretical and practical perspectives. SOLO 4
- L03 Structure (4) and sustain (4) coherent extended written arguments for a sophisticated legal audience, orally communicate (4) complex legal concepts effectively, and critique (4) advanced legal research from substantive and structural perspectives. SOLO 4
- L04 Conduct (4) and analyse (4) legal research at an advanced level, write extended legal arguments effectively and persuasively (4) SOLO 4
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