This course equips students with the essential skills of legal research and writing, fundamental to the role of a paralegal. Students will learn how to locate and interpret various sources of law, including statutes, case law, regulations, and secondary sources. Emphasis will be placed on developing effective research strategies. Focuses on the application and reinforcement of basic writing skills, familiarizes the student with types of writing typically engaged in by lawyers and paralegals, and prepares the student for legal writing tasks.
LGST 1105: Legal Research & Writing I
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