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Apr 28, 2024
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LEGAL 295 - Advanced Legal Research
5.0 Credits
Continuation of LEGAL 210, focus on developing advanced legal analysis and writing skills and computer technology skills using the Internet and WESTLAW. Prerequisite: LEGAL 210 or instructor’s permission.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Conduct research, using electronic and hardbound primary and secondary legal authority, and analyze the laws related to a particular legal problem. [REASON]
- Demonstrate techniques of persuasive writing in briefs and memoranda of points and authorities. [COMMUNICATE]
- Demonstrate the analogical and deductive forms of legal reasoning. [REASON]
- Tailor the nature of the communication to maximize understanding in the intended audience, including those with different levels of education and different cultural backgrounds. [COMMUNICATE]
- Identify relevant, current support for legal analysis using correct citations for legal and non-legal sources. [REASON]
- Demonstrate effective writing techniques in preparing objective and persuasive legal documents using clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. [COMMUNICATE]
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues regarding paralegals or non-lawyers engaging in the unauthorized practice of law and giving legal advice. [ACT]
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