Writing Samples as a Law Student
Trial Memorandum (Legal Writing)
This writing sample is a Memorandum in Opposition to a Motion for Summary Judgment, prepared for a Negotiation-specific, first-year Legal Writing course at Southwestern Law School. Based on a fictional case file containing pleadings, depositions, and exhibits, the brief addresses an Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED) claim in Adele Ellis v. Balboa Myles. The lawsuit centers on a famous athlete who used national television interviews to air business grievances, reveal a marketing executive's exact workplace location, and urge his millions of followers to act, which culminated in a targeted harassment campaign and a physical attack. Focusing solely on the "extreme and outrageous conduct" element of IIED, the memorandum relies on California case law to argue that the defendant's actions surpassed protected speech and mere insults. Specifically, it asserts that the defendant incited actionable, targeted harm and abused his superior public influence despite knowing the plaintiff feared for her safety. Ultimately, this sample demonstrates my ability to synthesize complex factual records into clear, persuasive trial-level advocacy.