LEGAL RESEARCH: PRACTICAL SKILLS (1) or (2) (LWR110)

Professors Michael McCarthy, Michael Roffer, and Rosalie Sanderson

Reviews and builds on the research skills introduced in the first year. Helps students refine research skills, learn shortcuts, and develop research strategies. Focuses on methods for researching case law, constitutional law, statutes, and regulations in federal and state jurisdictions. Students are introduced to the basics of legislative history research. The use of secondary sources to enhance the research process is also covered. Class sessions integrate the use of traditional print resources with online services.