LSTD205 - Legal Research and Writing

Course Details

Course Code: LSTD205 Course ID: 2570 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course will assess the methods used to locate necessary legal materials and be able to evaluate the appropriate citations of those materials. The paralegal aspects are reviewed and distinguished from other judicial case briefings. The course will introduce legal analysis methods and the preparation of appropriate techniques for researching legal issues and cases. Critical definitions of legal terminology are analyzed and used in preparation of legal materials such as memoranda, client letters, and other relevant documents. The course presents the student with techniques for effective writing in the legal environment.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
11/27/2023 - 05/03/2024 05/06/2024 - 06/30/2024 May Spring 2024 Session I 8 Week session
12/25/2023 - 05/31/2024 06/03/2024 - 07/28/2024 June Spring 2024 Session D 8 Week session
01/29/2024 - 06/28/2024 07/01/2024 - 08/25/2024 July Summer 2024 Session B 8 Week session
02/26/2024 - 08/02/2024 08/05/2024 - 09/29/2024 August Summer 2024 Session I 8 Week session
03/25/2024 - 08/30/2024 09/02/2024 - 10/27/2024 September Summer 2024 Session D 8 Week session
04/29/2024 - 10/04/2024 10/07/2024 - 12/01/2024 October Fall 2024 Session B 8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.