Adv Legal Research
SLN #: 68112Course Prefix: LAW-736
Course Section: 1001
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor(s): DiFelice
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
This course is designed to prepare you for research in law practice. You will learn how to evaluate sources of legal information, formulate rational and efficient research strategies, and find legal authority. You will also learn how both U.S. federal and state primary and secondary legal materials are organized, published, and kept current. In addition, you will be introduced to legal research materials and methods for a variety of specialized areas of law including federal Indian law and tribal law, international law, and foreign law.
There will be weekly research assignments and three short quizzes.
Limited to JD students only
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 3
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: Yes
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: Yes
Seminar: No
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Final Exam Given: No
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Teaching Method: In Person
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.