Transactional Trend

For the first time, UPenn Law School will be offering an elective course in contract drafting.  Most schools provide instruction in legal writing, but the focus of these courses is on litigation. Penn is joining the increasing number of law schools that are offering courses with a focus on skills for transactional practice.  For example, Temple Law School has an Integrated Transactional Program, “[f]or students who do not believe their future is in the courtroom or who want to develop their negotiating, counseling, drafting, and interviewing skills in a realistic one-on-one lawyer/ client experience.”  An article in the Legal Intelligencer (subscription required) provides some information about the UPenn course.  The article touches upon finding the appropriate balance of theory and practice in legal education.

[Meredith R. Miller]