PAL 201 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: PAL 101

Description
Students are trained to prepare research and analyze search in memoranda and briefs.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Build on skills obtained in Legal Research and Writing 1 and apply these research skills to writings.
Write memorandums.
Draft more formal writings such as appellate briefs and formal memorandum of law.

Listed Topics

Review of tools of a legal researcher from PAL 101
Development of in-depth approach to analyzing case law
Formats for various research projects including inter-office memorandums, trial briefs, and appellate briefs

Reference Materials
Contemporary texts, software, and appropriate A-V materials.

Approved By: Lauth, Laurence Date Approved: 01/17/1983

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