PARA 1105 Legal Research and Legal Writing I (3-0-3)

This course introduces students to the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative, and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. Students will utilize both print and electronic research resources. This course focuses on the application and reinforcement of basic writing skills, familiarizes students with types of writing typically engaged in by lawyers and legal assistants, and prepares students for legal writing tasks. Students learn to write business letters, as well as advisory documents. Topics include legal analysis and legal correspondence and composition. Students must pay a $25 supply fee when registering for this course.

Offered Fall and Spring every year and Summer during odd-numbered years

Prerequisite

ENGL 1101 with a grade of C or higher

Corequisite

Prerequisite/Corequisite: PARA 1100