PAR 110 - Legal Research And Writing I 3.00 Formerly pl 1105

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to legal research techniques and writing. It will examine the importance as well as the limitations of legal research and the law library. Emphasis is placed on development of the skills required to research a problem in terms of background, specific fact, and validation. The fundamentals of legal writing are presented through preparation of research and memoranda. Students will use WESTLAW and LEXIS-NEXIS during this course. Prerequisite: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and eligible for ENG 101 (EN 1103). Intensive Values: Written Communication.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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