Course Description

LAWS 6856
Advanced Legal Research
General Description:
This course offers an in-depth look at research resources and methods. Topics covered will include sources from the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of federal and state government; research in topical areas such as environmental law, taxation, and international law; and extensive coverage of secondary and non-law resources. Both print and electronic sources will be covered. Students will have several assignments and a final project.

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LAWS 6856-001

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Credits: 2

Meeting Times & Locations:
   Wed   12:40 PM - 2:20 PM   WOLF 305

Textbook Info: Barkan, Mersky & Dunn, Fundamentals of Legal Research , (Foundation, 2009, 9th ed.). Mary Ann Nelson, Ed Fundamentals of Legal Research, (Foundation, 2009).