This course is designed to reinforce and build upon the research skills learned in the first semester. Students will learn about legal research resources for use during the five phases of civil litigation: case assessment and due diligence, pleadings, discovery, trial, and appeal. Students will: develop and execute research plans; study specialized topical legal materials; study significant factual sources, such as statistical databases, public records, and non-legal sources; learn how to find information about expert witnesses, attorneys, and judges; and evaluate research and reference products for a cost-effective practice of law. The course may satisfy the Upper Level Writing Requirement.
Required Prerequisites
Course Frequency
Offered when student interest and faculty availability allow.