Advanced Research Skills: Corporate and Securities Law

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This class teaches research skills in business, corporate and securities law sources for students seeking business-related experience. Students will learn advanced search techniques in Westlaw, Lexis, and BloombergLaw, as well as how to use other business and securities law resources. We will explore business databases available through the Law School and Pace University Libraries and online business publications. It is recommended, but not required, that students have some familiarity with the law of corporations and/or securities law. We will also cover resources that provide factual information on corporations, including corporate organization and governance, financial statements and executive compensation, market information, regulatory filings with state agencies and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and more. We will discuss research on securities self-regulatory organizations, particularly FINRA, and the securities arbitration process. Class members will create and submit a research guide on a business topic that contains both legal and factual sources. Students will also complete daily research assignments. Enrollment limited to 12 students.