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Legal Writing Institute (LWI) Workshop

“Preparing Practice-Ready Students”

The University of San Diego (USD) School of Law hosts the Annual Legal Writing Institute (LWI) Workshop. This year’s theme is “Preparing Practice-Ready Students.” Law professors, legal writing instructors, law librarians, and those interested in entering these fields are invited to attend.

Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Workshop: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Program Information

A keynote presentation from USD School of Law Dean Stephen C. Ferruolo accompanies three workshops: “Teaching with New Research Platforms & Technology,” “What do Legal Supervisors Want From Their Externs, Clerks and Associates?” “Designing Practice-Ready Legal Writing Projects.” And “Teaching Professional Communication in a New Era.” Presenters and moderators include USD Legal Research and Writing Professors Alastair Agcaoili, Lisa Cannon and Jason Potter; USD librarians Judith Lihosit, Jane Larrington and Anna Russell; and Assistant Dean for Career Services Cara Mitnick.

• Program (PDF)
• Speakers’ biographies (PDF)
• Hotels, parking, and other conference information (PDF)

Registration

Registration fees include continental breakfast, lunch, and course materials.

• USD Faculty Member: $25
• Attendee: $100

Conference Contact

Laurie Keller
(619) 260-4651
lauriek-08@sandiego.edu