Advanced Research Skills: New York Practice

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This course will enhance students’ research skills in the area of New York State legal research. It is highly recommended for any student looking to practice law in the state of New York. The course will cover specialized research materials both in print and online including Westlaw and Lexis. Lecture topics will include discussions of New York State and City: administrative law resources, practice materials, legislative history resources, legal citation in New York, and access to free and low cost online legal resources. While it is an advanced course, basic research and citation skills will also be strengthened. Lecture topics will be reinforced by daily hands-on research assignments and students will benefit from immediate feed-back on those assignments. The final project is a short research paper of approximately 10-12 pages suitable for publication in a Bar Journal or Newsletter. Enrollment is limited to 12 students.