Advanced Legal Research

Catalog description

Skills training in advanced research techniques and resources used in law practice. Designed to help students become critical legal information consumers with an emphasis on developing effective, cost-efficient research strategies. Topics include advanced litigation research, legislative and regulatory history, audience research, research in transactional practice areas, and research in other practice areas including legal ethics, public interest law, and international law. In-depth practice with Lexis, Westlaw and free Internet sources, including appropriate and effective use of social networking tools to extend research is also taught. Credit Hour : 1-3