LAW835

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ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH

Course Title

ADVANCED LEGAL RESEARCH

Course Number

835

Min

3

Course Types

Experiential Learning, Letter Grading, Simulation-Experiential

Credit Type

NON-GPA COURSES

Description

Satisfies Experiential Learning. Taught in a distance learning format through Canvas, this course focuses on advanced legal research methodologies and strategies. Through video lectures, guided exercises, and research assignments, it introduces students to primary and secondary materials, cost-effective research strategies, print and online resources, and real world research issues. Topics include secondary sources, statutes and regulations, case law, citation-updating tools, and legislative history research. Grading is based on quizzes, weekly research exercises, discussion boards, and a research memorandum.

Enrollment restricted to JD students. Non-JD students may enroll with approval from the instructor.