How do I satisfy the upper division writing requirement?
You must write an individually authored work of rigorous intellectual effort of at least 20 typewritten, double spaced pages, excluding footnotes. Each semester, a number of courses are offered which can satisfy the writing requirement. Whether a course can satisfy the writing requirement is generally shown in the course’s description. In addition to completing a seminar or course which satisfies the writing requirement, you can satisfy the writing requirement by completing a writing project in connection with Law 419 or Law 419A (Advanced Writing Project (1-4 units)) under the active and regular supervision of a faculty member, complete a student work of membership quality as a writer for the UC Davis Law Review, or complete a brief for the National Moot Court Team, the Traynor Moot Court Competition, or the Jessup International Law Competition. You can take your writing requirement course at any time during your second or third year. While only one writing course is necessary to sati
