Practice Ready
Suffolk Law's Legal Writing Program is a required first-year course where students hone their writing, analysis, research, and oral advocacy skills. The knowledge, skills, and experience that employers demand the most are gained in this year-long course and provide the foundation for students to be successful lawyers.
Providing Practice & Feedback
Through numerous assessments of competencies critical for success in the legal profession students apply the skills they learn in a practice setting and receive individual feedback on their work.
Innovative
Suffolk Law's legal writing professors use innovative teaching methods to prepare students for real-world practice. They've developed interactive apps, podcasts, and collaborative projects like the "Research Blitz" where students work with alumni to address legal questions from low-income community members. The team consistently incorporates emerging technologies while maintaining its focus on fundamental communication skills.
Listen to LPS Director Prof. Kathleen Vinson interviewing students and faculty about fascinating topics—including tips for learning to learn and how first-gen students can make the most of law school. Check out the FaculTEAS podcast.
Leaders
Suffolk Law's Legal Writing Program team of experienced faculty members are lawyers and scholars who serve as leaders in legal writing education. They present around the country, publish books and articles, and hold influential offices in key legal writing organizations, including the Legal Writing Institute and the Association of Legal Writing Directors. Watch our video to learn more.
1L Materials
- Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
- Legal Writing Matters Blog
- Research Tools Quick Guide [PDF]
- Law Student Well-Being Blog
LPS Faculty
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