Cordillera Career Development College COLLEGE Buyagan, Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet 2601 LAW [ JD 124: LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING COURSE SYLLABUS ATTY. MAAN GRACE A. BAGUIOEN-ELAGO COURSE SCHEDULE ASSESSMENT POLICIES CONTACT INFORMATION 6:00-8:00 P.M, (THURSDAY/FRIDAY) MG: Midterms ~ Class standing (50%); Midterm Exam (50%) ‘TRG: Finals ~ Class standing (50%); Final Exam (50%) FG: Average, MG & TFG *Class standing: Recitation, Seatwork, Quizzes, Assignment Attendance CCDC-COL rules on attendance shall apply. Absence for meritorious reasons should be with prior written notice or written explanation addressed to the instructor through the given email address. Participation Class participation consists of the following minimum requirements: Attendance for all classes; completion of all written work on time; appropriate, voluntary, verbal input; contributing to a positive classroom environment in all respects; contributing to the complexity and originality of critical thinking reflected in class discussion; and demonstrating professional conduct. ise of cellphones is NOT allowed in in-person classes, ‘Academic Honesty CCDC law students are expected to preserve academic honor and integrity by repudiating all forms of academic and intellectual dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism and all other forms of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and is subject to a disciplinary response. ‘ATTY. MAAN GRACE. ELAGO 26 Semester, SY 2023-2024 JD 124 Legal Research and Writing Page of 7COURSE OVERVIEW JD 124 aims to equip the law student on skills needed on two areas: (1) Legal research; and (2) Legal Writing. This course provides an introductory overview of legal research methods and legal writing, It builds the foundational skills that law students will need as they learn to conduct legal research and write case briefs, legal citations, and legal memoranda. Lawyers cannot provide effective representation unless they master the necessary research skills. At a minimum, lawyers must be able to find and update the constitutional provisions, statutes, regulations, and jurisprudence that determine their clients’ rights and obligations. To that end, the legal research component of JD 124 will introduce law students to core tools and methodologies that will be essential in the next law courses, as well as in future law practice. Legal writing will involve a series of writing, research, and advocacy theory and application to engage the law student in the process of legal reasoning. The course instructs law students in basic methods of legal analysis, effective written and oral communication of analysis, and essential legal research tools and methodologies. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Apply the law toa specific set of facts; 2. Synthesize judicial opinions and statutes to determine the law; 3. Employ proper citation style in written output; and 4, Demonstrate research skills using both physical libraries and online resources. COURSE REFERENCES Legal writing ‘Tabucanon, Gil Marvel P. Legal Writing: A Competency-Based Approach. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore. Strunk, William Jr., and white, E.B. The Elements of Style. Massachusetts, USA: Allyn & Bacon. ‘* Ateneo Law Journal Legal Citation Guide Supreme Court of the Philippines. Manual of Judicial Writing Legal research : University of the © Feliciano, Myrna. Philippine Manual of Legal Citation. Philippin Philippines Law Complex (10' ed, 2019). JD 124 Legal Research and Writing ‘TTY. MAAN GRACE B. ELAGO Page 2 0f7 2e4 Semester, SY 2023-2024u um. Vv. COURSE OUTLINE PART I: LEGAL WRITING Categories A. Logal Analyis 1 2. Predictive Persuasive B. Legal Drafting Elements A. Simplicity 1 2. 3, Definition General guidetines a. Use short sentences. b. Omit needless words, Rules Avoid wordy expressions, Avoid elaborating on the obvious. Get to the point. Avoid tautology. Eliminate certain phrases. Minimize the use of connectives and relative pronouns. mpeangse B. Clarity SeRe Definition Abstract vs. Concrete words Gaps between subject, verb and object Modifiers a. Nested b. Misplaced/dangling Pronoun references Punctuations Rules Be clear on your point. Make sure your point is communicated at once, Create structure. Observe grammatical rules. Be precise. Be consistent. Be logical and clear in your argument. amepoge ‘ATV. MAAN GRACE B.ELAGO JD 124 Legal Research and Writing 2 Semester, SY 2023-2024 Page 3 of7© Pe 1. Persuasion, defined 2. Modes of legal reasoning a. Rule-based Db. Analogical b.1 Arguing from precedent b.2 Arguing the same legal application ».3. Arguing using common sense analogy & Counter-analogical a. Policy-based e. Narrative 1. Formal/Deductive/Logical Fallacy a. Definition b. The Process of Deduction Types 1, Fallacy of the illicit major 2, Fallacy of the illicit minor €.3, Fallacy of the undistributed middle 2. Informal/Semiformal/Quasi-formal/Inductive Fallacy a. Definition b. Types b.1. Ad Hominem b.1a, Circumstantial Ad Hominem b.1.b. Ad Hominem Abusive (Personal Attack) b.2. Ad Hominem Tu Quoque b.3, Appeal to Authority ba, Appeals b.4.1. to Belief 4.2. to Common Practice 4.3, to Consequences of a Belief b.4.4.to Emotion bA.S. to Fear b.4.6. to Flattery b.47.to Novelty b.4.8. to Pity b.4.9.to Popularity 4.10. to Ridicule bA4.11. to Spite 4.12. toTradition b.5, Argumentum ad Numerum (Bandwagon) Petition Principii (Begging the Question) Biased Sample 8 Argumentum ad ignorantiam (Burden of Proof) b.9. Composition ATTY. MAAN GRACE B.FLAGO TD 124: Vagal Research and Waiting 2s Semester, SY 2023-2024 Page 4 of?b.10, Fallacy of Questionable Cause (Confusing Cause and Effect) bil, Division b.12, Black and White Fallacy (False Dilemma) 6.13, Monte Carlo Fallacy (Gambler's Fallacy) b.14, Reductive/'Nothing But’ Fallacy (Genetic Fallacy) 15. Bad Company/Company that You Keep Fallacy (Guilt by Association) Fallacy of Hasty Induction (Hasty Generalization) lacy of Questionable Cauise (Ignoring a Common Catise} lacy of Moderation /Golden Mean Fallacy (Middle Ground) 19, Misleading Vividness 6.20, Poisoning the Well b.21, Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc b.22, Questionable Cause 23. Red Herr 24, Relativist Fallacy b.25. Slippery Slope 26. Special Pleading b.27. Spotlight b.28, Straw Man 6.29. Two Wrongs Make a Right 1s Vi. Grammar in Legal Writing: Review of Principles A. Preferential use of the Active Voice vs. Passive Voice B. Minimizing Nominalizations Minimizing the Use of Participles D. Preferential use of the Positive form vs. Negative Form of Sentences E, Minimizing Auxiliaries /Conditionals F, Minimizing Legalese G. Using Appropriate Technical Language H. Avoiding the Use of Outdated /Multisyllabic phrases, 1. Observing Proper Subject-Verb Agreement J. Using Proper Figures/Words When Writing Numbers K. Using Proper Punctuations L._ Using Proper Capitalization, Italics, Boldface, Underscoring ‘Vil. OBJECTIVE LEGAL WRITING A. Inter-office Legal Memorandum 1) Definition it is an informative, polished document that contains the results of your legal research. It is more focused on facts and abjectivity of the case and the applicable laws. 2) Addressee A person with formal legal background (ie. lawyer) ATTY. MAAN GRACE 8. ELAGO 1D 124: Legal Research and Writing 26 Semester, S¥ 2023-2024 Page 5 of 73) Purpose a) To give an objective analysis of a legal question b) To create a foundation for discussion of the case, typically between lawyers and. clients 4) Parts a} Heading b}_ Issue (Question Presented) ©) Brief Answer (Conclusion) d) Statement of Facts @) Discussion ) Conclusion B. Legal Opinion 1) Definition 2) Addressee 3) Purpose 4) Form 5) Parts a) Heading and Introduction b) Issue(s) and Brief Answer c) Statement of Facts and Discussions d) Conclusion and Recommendation VIL PERSUASIVE LEGAL WRITING A. Legal Memorandum of Law (Legal Brief) 1) Definition 2) Purpose 3) Parts B. Pleadings i. Definition 2. Purpose 3. Kinds 4, Parts €. Motions 1) Definition 2) Purpose 3) Kinds 4) Parts ‘ATTY. MAAN GRACE B FLAG JD 12% Legal Research and Waiting 2 Semester, SY 2023-2024 Page 6 of 7PART Ul: LEGAL RESEARCH 1. Legal Research, defined 1, The Philippine Legal System A. Nature B. Sources of Law 1) Primary 2) Muslim Law Resources C. Classification of Legal Sources 1) Byauthority a. Primary b. Persuasive Mandatory ©. Secondary 2) Bysource a. Primary b. Secondary 3) Bycharacter ‘Statute law Case law /law reports Combination of (a) and (b) “Law Finder: ange I. Philippine Legal Research ‘A. Research of Statute Law B. Research of Case Law IV. The Legal Research Process V. Philippine Legal Citations A. Legal Citation 1. Definition 2. Purpose 3, Citation principles B. Citations, how made: "ATTY. MAAN GRACED. ELAGO TD 12h Legal Research and Waiting 20 Semester, SY 2023-2024 Page 7 of 7