Legal and Argument Writing Certificate

This certificate is designed to provide study and practice in the principles and conventions of written argument and the writing skills and strategies specific to law and legal studies. This advanced understanding of written argument, including that related to the field of law and legal writing, will provide a foundation for the further study and practice of law, public affairs, social justice, business, communications and professional and technical writing. Students will complete core courses in writing for the law and legal professions and in argument writing. Students will enhance this core through electives specific to related fields.