Professional Development, Skills, Local Government Practice

Drafting Legislation for the General Assembly 2015: A Pathway to Excellence

Description:

This program provides a unique opportunity for lawyers to learn more about how legislation is prepared, drafted, and reviewed. Attendees will take away templates and samples of legislation, form and style guidelines used by the Tennessee General Assembly, and a very helpful drafter’s checklist. If you have ever wanted to develop your ability to help your firm or a client with a legislative issue, but did not know where to start, or if you need an in-depth refresher, then this program is for you.

Items to be covered:

• The Role of the Office of Legal Services

• The Role of the Tennessee Code Commission

• Necessary Steps to Follow When Drafting A Bill and An Amendment

• Common Pitfalls Made by Drafters and How to Avoid Them

• Form and Style Guidelines Used by the Tennessee General Assembly

Continental Breakfast will be included with this program. 


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Course Information October 29, 2015
  • Registration: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Schedule: 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Highlights
  • Networking breakfast
  • Writing tips
  • Skills training
Course Credits Dual Credits: 0.00
General Credits: 3.00
Total Credits: 3

This program will be filed for Tennessee CLE credit. Please contact TBA for Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama credit.

Course Agenda

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