SCHOOL OF LAW
UPPER-LEVEL WRITING REQUIREMENT
CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
STUDENT’S NAME:
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SUPERVISING INSTRUCTOR:
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The paper was written for:
_______ A. The following course or seminar:
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Grade on the paper: ___________
B. Supervised Research & Writing:
Grade on the paper: ___________
_______ C. Other: (Please explain.)
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By signing below, I certify that this student has completed a paper that satisfies the
upper-level writing requirement as follows:
(1) The paper reflects substantial legal research and critical analysis;
(2) The paper is well-written and carefully edited;
(3) The paper contains no fewer than 7,500 words, including appropriate footnotes or
endnotes;
(4) The paper reflects revisions incorporating my critique and suggestions to the student on at
least one previous draft; and
(5) The student has received a grade of C+ or better from me for the paper.
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Instructor’s Signature
Date
Please return this form to Jill Akervik at the University of St. Thomas School of Law.