LGLA 2331 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Builds on previous legal research and writing courses and covers standard and electronic research techniques and preparation of complex legal documents with emphasis on the paralegal’s role.
Prerequisite: LGLA 1303 and completion of 12 LGLA credits; College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Analyze complex legal issues. 2 - Apply research strategies to address legal issues. 3 - Report the results in written legal format. 4 - Analyze the ethical considerations of the role of the paralegal relating to higher level legal research and writing.