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LGLA1301 - Legal Research and Writing

Catalog Description: This course presents the fundamentals of legal research and writing. Topics include standard and electronic legal research, and legal writing techniques including case and fact analysis and citation format. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0

Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: READ 301 or ESOL 311 or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 2201030000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: LGLA 1301
Course Title: Legal Research and Writing

Course Rationale:

Provide knowledge on how to use a law library in order to perform legal research.

Learning Objectives:

Locate, read, and understand primary and secondary legal authority; design and implement effective research strategies; be familiar with computer assisted legal research tools and the proper role of these tools; and write clear, concise legal memoranda and briefs.  Define and use legal terminology relating to legal research and writing; proper use and upkeep of a law library.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Locate, read, and understand primary and secondary legal authority.
2. Design and implement effective research strategies.
3. Be familiar with computer assisted legal research tools and the proper role of these tools.
4. Write clear, concise legal memoranda and briefs.
5. Analyze a set of facts and perform legal research using research materials commonly found in a law library.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from....

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook listed in bookstore
2. Law Dictionary is recommended

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