Incorporating Electronic Communication in the LRW Classroom

Abstract:     
In the world of legal practice, electronic communication has overtaken hard-copy as the primary means of communicating legal analysis. Legal writing courses, however, are only just starting to include instruction in e-communication and how it might be different from more traditional forms of legal analysis. To the extent most courses address e-communication, the focus is on issues of etiquette, rather than substantive differences in format and content. This article describes the author's attempt to include a more substantive e-communication component in the first-year legal writing course, including the practical logistics of including more work in an already packed course, and the many benefits that arose from the assignment.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 6

Keywords: Email, e-communication, electronic communication, legal writing, professional communication, legal analysis, brief answer

JEL Classification: K49

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