General Information

Course Objectives	The goal of this course is to provide students with information concerning: Basic research skills (how to find the necessary information in books, journals, case law); Citation skills (making correct legal citations, avoiding plagiarism); The ability to brief a case, find important information, use it as an argument; The rules and structure of legal documents and seminars and final papers.
Dates and Location	The course will be held in both the virtual and in-person mode (supported by online resources), from October 12, 2026 to October 23, 2026. The virtual part will take place on October 12, 2026 (to be confirmed), followed by the in-person part in Brno from October 19-23, 2026 (at the MUNI Faculty of Law). For additional information please contact legal.writing at law.muni.cz
Type of Completion	colloquium
Number of Credits	5
Assessment Methods	The students will be graded for their overall performance and activity during the seminars. Attendance at lectures is compulsory.
Target Audience	Undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students of law and legal science. A good knowledge of English is necessary.
Tuition Fee	No tuition fee.