LAW 6402 Advanced Legal Research, Practicum

2 Hours

This course is designed to provide students with the research skills needed in the practice of law. Topics covered include the use of primary and secondary sources; case law research; statutory law and legislative history; administrative law; effective use of Lexis, Westlaw, and other electronic databases; international law research; and public records. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate and effective research strategies and evaluation of sources, both print and electronic.