LSTD205 - Legal Research and Writing
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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. (Prerequisite: ENGL101).
Prerequisites
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Bluebook: Uniform System of Citation, 19th Ed- E-book provided to Undergraduate Stateside & Canadian Students
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| ISBN: |
0615361161
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| Publication Info: |
Harvard Law Review Association
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| Author: |
Harvard Law Review
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| Unit Cost: |
$34.50
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| Book Title: |
Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals - E-book links provided inside the classroom
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| ISBN: |
007352462X
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| Publication Info: |
McGraw-Hill
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| Author: |
Tepper, Pamela / Bevans, Neal
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| Unit Cost: |
$45.75
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| Book Title: |
Stateside & Canadian Students: The e-book login info will be provided to you on the first day of class via your APUS account. If you wish to purchase the hard copy text, you may do so through the bookseller of your choice.
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| ISBN: |
E-Book Note
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N/A
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N/A
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| Unit Cost: |
N/A
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| Book Title: |
Legal Writing in a Nutshell, 4th Ed
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| ISBN: |
0314906916
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| Publication Info: |
West Law School; 4 edition (August 19, 2009)
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| Author: |
Bahrych
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| Unit Cost: |
$29.50
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