PAR 105 - Legal Research & Writing

Institution:

Robert Morris University Illinois

Subject:

Description:

The student is given an overview of legal research and writing techniques and methodologies. Through research projects, the student will become familiar with legal citation form, state and federal reporter and statutes, legal encyclopedia and treaties, and other legal publications. The student will perform research in the Robert Morris College Library and in the Cook County Law Library using manual and computer-assisted legal research tools. The student will formalize research results in memorandum form utilizing legal vocabulary and accepted writing techniques.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.robertmorris.edu/

Phone Number:

(312) 935-6800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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