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: 92489

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule Mon: 1:05-3:05
first half of semester only
Day
Instructor TBA TBA
Limits 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

CRN: 92490

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule Fri: 8:45-10:45
first half of semester only
Day
Instructor TBA TBA
Limits 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

CRN: 92491

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule Thurs: 3:15-5:15
first half of semester only
Day
Instructor TBA TBA
Limits 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

CRN: 92492

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule Wed: 9:50-11:50
first half of semester only
Day
Instructor TBA TBA
Limits 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

CRN: 92493

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule Wed: 2:10-4:10
first half of semester only
Day
Instructor TBA TBA
Limits 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

CRN: 92559

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule Tues: 9:50-11:50
first half of semester only
Day
Instructor TBA TBA
Limits 33 openings. (Limit 33). LD1 only

CRN: 93463

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule Wed: 2:10-4:10
first half of semester only
Day
Instructor Kristina J. Alayan
Limits 32 openings. (Limit 32). LD1 only

CRN: 93484

Semester Fall '26
Credits 1
Schedule TBD
TBD
N/A
Instructor Itunu Sofidiya
Limits 10 openings. (Limit 10). LLM

CRN: 23346

Semester Spring '27
Credits 1
Schedule Mon: 6:30-7:25
Thurs: 6:30-7:25 (online)
Evening
Instructor TBA TBA
Limits Enrollment Limit: 25