Legal Analysis, Research and Writing

What makes Akron Law's Legal Analysis, Research and Writing curriculum unique?

At Akron Law, we have incorporated an intensive three-credit legal analysis and research course in the first semester to provide you with a strong foundation in conducting legal research which will make you more attractive to employers after your first year of law school. It will also prepare you for your upper division courses and the NextGen Bar Exam. All sections of legal analysis and research are taught by Akron Law Librarians.

In your second semester, the Legal Writing faculty partner with the Civil Procedure: Federal Litigation faculty on a legal brief drafting exercise that is specifically designed to prepare you for the kinds of writing exercises that will occur on the NextGen Bar Exam.

First Semester Legal Writing and Research Courses

  • Legal Analysis and Writing 1 (2 credits)
  • Legal Analysis and Research (3 credits)

Second Semester Legal Writing Course

  • Legal Analysis and Writing 2 (3 credits)

Upper Division Courses

In your upper division years, you will complete the Upper Division Legal Drafting Requirement by taking one of the following courses:

  • Law Review
  • Pretrial Litigation Drafting
  • Appellate Practice and Procedure
  • Drafting for Business
  • Contract Drafting

Legal Writing Faculty

Legal Research Faculty