LSTD504 - Methods of Legal Research and Writing I
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Part one of this graduate level two-part intensive legal writing program is designed to develop students’ research and writing skills. Students will learn and practice the skills necessary for identifying, locating, and using legal resources, including primary sources of administrative, statutory, and case law; secondary authority; and research reference tools, to include computer research tools, commonly used in the practice of law. Students will also explore the process of legal analysis, incorporating the results of their legal research into correspondence, case briefs, legal memoranda, and motions.
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Bluebook: Uniform System of Citation, 19th ed
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| ISBN: |
0615361161
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| Publication Info: |
Harvard Law Review Association
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| Author: |
Harvard Law Review
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| Unit Cost: |
$34.50
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| Book Title: |
Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing - With CD - 2nd ed
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| ISBN: |
1428304428
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| Publication Info: |
Delmar Publications
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| Author: |
Putman, William H.
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| Unit Cost: |
$109.00
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