LS 291Legal Writing
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- Legal Studies
- Cross-listed
- ENGL 210I
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
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
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4067 | 31 / 30 | TTh 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 002 | 8972 | 30 / 30 | TTh 11:30–12:50 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
100% liked it88% easy94% useful
From 4 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
This is a very useful course whether you're interested in legal writing or you just want to improve your writing. You'll learn about grammar, rhetorical principles, argumentation theories, as well as how to interpret and apply the law. My favourite part of this course was definitely the assignments. There were 5 main assessments: participation (10%), grammar quiz (10%), statute drafting (25%), analysis of judicial opinion or factum (25%), and set of opening or closing arguments (30%). We were also assigned readings each week.
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Definitely a great course to take especially as an LS major/minor. It tells you a lot of about Canadian law and our legal system. Super interesting assignments too, you just need the right prof.
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Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention LS 291, October 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Winter 2022
Easiest, most interesting, or most fun LS (Legal Studies) courses? 2 points, 6 comments
“Drop your recommendations : ) (Please)”
u/Lil-Shiro: “LS 291, Legal Writing (specifically with Professor Ryan Devitt)”
Fall 2020
Textbooks + Tips - ENGL 292, ENGL 210J, FR 192A, HRM 301, SPCOM 399, & LS 291 2 points, 0 comments
u/chaps_singh: “Appreciate any advice or experiences with the above courses, and if anyone has test banks or a textbook, HMU! Thanks folks!”
Fall 2017
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