Criminology, Law & Society Writing Guide

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The Kinds of Papers You Will Write in Criminology, Law, & Society

There are a number of law courses offered in CLS and different professors may require you to do assignments similar to those used in law school. There are important differences between case briefs and legal briefs, and how you cite legal sources. Be sure to check with your professor.

• Research Papers
• Analytic Papers
• Policy Memos
• Pro/Con Papers
• Case or Legal Briefs