PARA 215 - Legal Research and WritingR/ W

Institution:

Vincennes University

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Description:

Prerequisites: Successful completion of ENGL 101 or equivalent, and either successful completion of READ 011, or recentered SAT Verbal score of (R)420 or greater, or appropriate test placement scores. This course is designed to develop students’ research skills by use of essential legal research tools, including statutes, cases, digests, Shepard’s Citations, and computerized legal research. Students will acquire analytical skills in categorizing sources of law and applying law to fact situations. Students will learn how to communicate their research and analysis in proper written formats for use in law offices and in courts. 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

vinu.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 888-8888

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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