Law Course Catalog

7902. Legal Research, Advanced

3.00 credits

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Basis: Graded

Is a seminar that reviews the basic methods of legal research in the areas of case law, legislation and constitutional law. It also explores interdisciplinary research methods and assists students in the use of the latest research techniques including computerized systems such as Lexis and Westlaw. Individual students, through research papers, have an opportunity to become thoroughly familiar with research in a specialized area such as taxation, international law, etc. or to evaluate and develop computerized legal research programs.