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LL.B 340

Logic and Clear Thoughts I
Name: Logic and Clear Thoughts I
Course Number: LL.B 340
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course imparts the foundational principles of legal reasoning, providing students with the essential tools to articulate clear legal positions through the identification and elaboration of valid and sound arguments. Emphasizing logic and clear thought, the course aims to enhance students’ understanding of the distinctive features of legal reasoning and how logic and rhetoric intertwine in legal discourse.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Examine legal concepts, exploring their applications and critiques.
  • Identify argumentation, distinguish premises from conclusions, and critically assess any argument.
  • Delve into the nature of legal authority and different justifications for addressing issues.
  • Comprehend the roles of various rhetorical strategies in presenting legal arguments.
  • Develop factual premises for legal arguments.
  • Recognize, analyze, and prioritize arguments and evidence based on relevance.

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