DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

College of Law
Manila

COURSE SYLLABUS
LEGAL TECHNIQUE AND LOGIC
LAW028M
Atty. Richard P. Torreja
Introduction
A. What is logic
B. Propositions and Sentences
C. Arguments, Premises and Conclusion
D. Recognizing Arguments
E. Deduction
1. Syllogism
2. Rules of inference
F. Induction
1. Generalization
2. Analogy
3. Others
G. Fallacies
H. Validity and Truth
I. The Role of Logic in Law
1. Effective Legal Writing
2. Legal Advocacy
Mandatory Readings
1. Lovevinger, Lee (1952) "An Introduction to Legal Logic," Indiana Law Journal:
Vol. 27: Iss. 4, Article 1.
2. Legal Logic, Fr. Ranhilio C. Aquino, Philja Judicial Journal, Oct-Dec 2002, Vol. 4,
Issue No. 14, pg 223
3. Introducing the Logic and Law Corner, Trevor Bench-Capon and Henry Prakken
4. Doctrine and Technique in Law, Csaba Varga

References

1. Introduction to Logic, Irving M. Copi and Carl Cohen, Prentice Hall, 1998
2. Legal Technique, Christopher Enright
Grading System

Participation
o Recitation and Surprise Quiz
o Attendance in Class
Midterm Exam
Final Exam

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