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Introduction to Legal Research

Course Description

This course introduces students to the process and strategies involved in legal research. Multiple formats, including Bloomberg Law, Lexis, Westlaw, print, and Internet sources will be covered. Students will develop an understanding of the sources of legal information and judgment in selecting appropriate sources and formats for specific projects.

Current & Previous Instructors

Jennifer Elisa Chapman; Barbara Gontrum; David Grahek; Jason Hawkins; Kirstin Nelson; Charles Pipins; Jenny Rensler; Nathan D.M. Robertson; Tanya Thomas;

Offerings

Course Number: 550a CRN: 98693 Schedule: Fall 2022 (Day) Wed: 2:10-4:10
first half of semester only Credit Credits: 1
Instructor: Grahek Registration Limits: 1 opening. (Limit 32).
LD1 only Room: 4403 View Booklist (Updated 7/26/2022)
Course Number: 550a CRN: 98694 Schedule: Fall 2022 (Day) Wed: 9:50-11:50
first half of semester only Credit Credits: 1
Instructor: Chapman Registration Limits: 1 opening. (Limit 32).
LD1 only Room: 4403 View Booklist (Updated 7/26/2022)
Course Number: 550a CRN: 98793 Schedule: Fall 2022 (Day) Wed: 9:50-11:50
first half of semester only Credit Credits: 1
Instructor: Hawkins Registration Limits: 1 opening. (Limit 32).
LD1 only Room: 107 View Booklist (Updated 7/27/2022)
Course Number: 550a CRN: 98689 Schedule: Fall 2022 (Day) Thurs: 9:50-11:50
first half of semester only Credit Credits: 1
Instructor: Chapman Registration Limits: 1 opening. (Limit 32).
LD1 only Room: 4403 View Booklist (Updated 7/26/2022)
Course Number: 550a CRN: 98692 Schedule: Fall 2022 (Day) Thurs: 1:05-3:05
first half of semester only Credit Credits: 1
Instructor: Hawkins Registration Limits: 1 opening. (Limit 32).
LD1 only Room: 4403 View Booklist (Updated 7/26/2022)
Course Number: 550a CRN: 98688 Schedule: Fall 2022 (Day) Fri: 11:30-1:30
first half of semester only Credit Credits: 1
Instructor: Robertson Registration Limits: 2 openings. (Limit 32).
LD1 only Room: 460 View Booklist (Updated 7/26/2022)
Course Number: 550e CRN: 98695 Schedule: Fall 2022 (Evening) Tues,Thurs: 8:40-9:35
first half of semester only Credit Credits: 1
Instructor: Grahek Registration Limits: 5 openings. (Limit 30).
First Year Evening Room: 302 View Booklist (Updated 7/27/2022)
Key to Codes in Course Descriptions
P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

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