Legal Research and Writing

Catalog description

This course is designed to equip students with the fundamental skills of legal research and writing. The course covers the principles of legal reasoning, the organization and hierarchy of legal authority, and the practical application of these concepts in a professional legal setting. Students will learn to effectively locate, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary legal sources. The course will also emphasize clear, concise, and persuasive legal writing, including the drafting of legal memoranda and other legal documents. Students will gain a deep understanding of the legal professional's critical role in the research and writing process. CJ 209 is cross-listed with PL 209 , and only one course may be taken for credit.