Advanced Legal Research
Prof. Elizabeth M. McKenzie,
Ms. Susan Sweetgall
2 credits day; 2 credits evening.
This course is designed to introduce upper class law students to sources and methods of legal research that lie beyond those covered in the first year of law school, e.g., legislative history, administrative law, etc. Attention will also be devoted to effective uses of computer assisted legal research and to extralegal research tools and techniques that are such a significant part of modern legal practice. Students will be required to write/develop a Pathfinder, a research log and a brief database review on a topic of interest.
Enrollment is limited: 20
Elective Course
Meets Skills Menu Requirement
Meets Civil Litigation Concentration Requirements
Final Project Required
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<<Course Updated: March 31, 2009>>
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