Fundamentals of legal research and writing, legal terminology and skills needed to communicate effectively in legal matters. Includes lectures, research in the law library, an introduction to computer-based research and a series of writing assignments. Topics include:
- Types of legal research resources
- Identification of legal issues
- Legal index and digest systems
- Citation rules
- Legal writing style
*Open enrollment is available for this course for non-paralegal program students. Participants must apply and meet certificate qualifications for admissions to enroll.