PLGL 130 - PA: Adv Legal Research & Writing

3 Credit Hours

This course is a continuation of legal research and writing. It advances skills in research, writing, and legal analysis. Development of legal argument, format, and use of legal citations will be emphasized. Students will utilize Westlaw and/or LexisNexis, and the internet as research tools. The course includes writings such as memorandums of law, brief case opinions, and expands legal writing. This course also covers management of the research processes utilizing research models to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Paralegal Program or instructor approval.
Corequisites: PLGL 125 - Paralegal: Legal Research & Writing
Repeatable: Y