Advanced Legal Research (E)

Catalog description

This course provides advanced instruction on how to develop a research plan, and how to make economic decisions about using electronic or print resources or a suitable combination of both. Weekly print and on-line assignments provide concentrated practice using print and electronic federal and state statutory, judicial, and regulatory materials; and in finding reliable Internet and subscription sites for legal research. Students will gain experience in in-depth analysis of electronic search results; and learn the organization and use of both print and on-line topical current awareness services.