LGST 1250 - Legal Research and Writing

Goals: To introduce students to legal materials and methodology.

Content: A writing-intensive course with emphasis on the development of legal research, writing, and drafting skills. An introduction to legal methodology and materials is presented by lecture, in-class exercises with out-of-class research, and writing exercises, utilizing materials of the law library.

Taught: Every semester.

Prerequisite (or co-requisite): LGST 1110, or LGST 5000, or CJFS 1120, or permission of the instructor or chair.

*Paralegal specialty course.

Credits: 4 credits