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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 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 and Previous Instructors

Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

Currently Scheduled Sections

CRN: 93484

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • TBD
    TBD

    N/A

  • Itunu Sofidiya

  • 0 openings. (Limit 10). LLM only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92489

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Mon: 1:05-3:05
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Faculty

  • 0 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92490

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Fri: 8:45-10:45
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Faculty

  • 0 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92491

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Thurs: 3:15-5:15
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Faculty

  • 0 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92492

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Wed: 9:50-11:50
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Faculty

  • 0 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92493

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Wed: 2:10-4:10
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Faculty

  • 0 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92559

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Tues: 9:50-11:50
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Faculty

  • 0 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 93463

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Wed: 2:10-4:10
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Faculty

  • Waitlisted. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 23346

  • Spring '27
  • 1
  • Mon: 6:30-7:25
    Thurs: 6:30-7:25 (online)

    Evening

  • TBA TBA

  • Enrollment Limit: 25