Workshop for Beginning Legal Writing Teachers - AALS

Thursday, June 23, continued
11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Grand Ballroom
Plenary Session – Critiquing and Feedback Lobby Level
Anne M. Enquist, Seattle University School of Law
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Workshop for Beginning Legal Writing Teachers
One of the most challenging, time-consuming, and important aspects of teaching legal
writing is providing effective feedback on assignments. Professor Enquist will explore
approaches to critiquing, challenges new professors may face, and methods for critiquing
efficiently and effectively.
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Small Group Discussions – Critiquing Workshops
Box lunches will be served and attendees will break into small group discussions.
See the handout in your workshop materials for your small group discussion assignment
and its meeting room location.
Facilitators—
Mary Beth Beazley, The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Sha-Shana Crichton, Howard University School of Law
Anne M. Enquist, Seattle University School of Law
Amy E. Sloan, University of Baltimore School of Law
Robin S. Wellford-Slocum, Chapman University School of Law
Michael R. Smith, University of Wyoming College of Law
Victoria L. VanZandt, University of Dayton School of Law
This hands-on session under the guidance of an experienced professor will provide
participants with an opportunity to apply what they have learned about critiquing student
work. Group members will critique a sample student paper and then share their experiences
with the group.
1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Grand Ballroom
Lobby Level
Plenary Session – Holding Effective Student Conferences
Robin S. Wellford-Slocum, Chapman University School of Law
Holding conferences with students is a hallmark of many legal writing programs. In this
session, participants will be introduced to techniques for holding effective conferences,
including how to schedule conferences, plan for conferences, and interact with students
during conferences. Best practices and common pitfalls also will be addressed.