PLGL102N: Legal Research and Writing

Class Program
Class Hours 3 Lab Hours 0 Credits 3

This course will develop strong legal writing, research and analytical skills. Students will be required to engage in frequent "hands-on"exercises in legal research and legal writing to enhance research, writing and analytical abilities. The student will acquire an understanding of legal research tools, methods and resources. Solid and proficient "book shelf" research will be developed; thereafter, electronic research tools, methods and resources will be learned. The course will demonstrate the importance of thorough legal research and effective and professional legal writing for assisting the attorney in providing competent and quality legal services.

Prerequisites

ENGL101N or ENGL110N, PLGL101N.