PARA 1105 Legal Research and Legal Writing I
Introduces the student to the process of locating statutory, judicial, administrative and secondary sources on both a state and federal level. The student will utilize both print and electronic research resources. Focuses on the application and reinforcement of basic writing skills, familiarizes the student with types of writing typically engaged in by lawyers and legal assistants, and prepares the student for legal writing tasks. The student learns to write business letters as well as advisory documents. Topics include: legal analysis and legal correspondence and composition.
Prerequisite
Program level in English and Reading, ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric with a grade of “C” or better, PARA 1100 - Introduction to Law and Ethics with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
None