ENGL 210ILegal Writing

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: English
Cross-listed: LS 291

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

A study of the principles, processes, and various forms of writing used in the practice of law and drafting of legislation. The history and structure of legal writing, including current debates about plain language, will be examined.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	4066	10 / 10	TTh 13:00–14:20
LEC 002	8971	9 / 10	TTh 11:30–12:50

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Can be really complex if you're not apt to legal studies or critical writing. However, it is very helpful in streamlining your writing process and understanding the standard of professional writing in a field where grammar can change lives (literally).

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Fall 2017

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Winter 2016

Apr 27, 2016 im passionate about my hobbies, but I cant make them into a career 4 points, 35 comments

“I love writing. Writing, reading, history, and literature are the only things I've ever been passionate about. …”

u/shimmyaway: “RPW major here (note: they actually just switched the name to "Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication")! I love my program and I haven't regretted switching out of Science. …”