LAW 262 - Legal Research II

Credits: 4

Description
In-depth study for developing legal research and writing skills. Subjects presented in Legal Research I will be covered in greater detail using federal, state, and administrative law. Emphasis will be placed upon computer assisted legal research tools such as Westlaw, Lexis, and the Internet.

Student Learning Outcomes

Recognize, locate, and effectively use the National Reporter System, digests, federal and state statutes, administrative law materials, and selected secondary material.
Design and organize literate memoranda to communicate legal information to an attorney.
Research using Westlaw, Lexis, and law related web sites on the Internet.
Compare knowledge of print sources with virtual counterparts to select, evaluate, and cite the online sources.
Apply proper citation form.

Prerequisite: LAW 261 with a C- or higher; or Department approval.