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LGS-143 Legal Research and Writing 1

Learn techniques of legal research and writing with an emphasis on legal research. Explore topics that include issue identification, an overview of the research process and the American system of law, primary and secondary sources of law, citators, and legal citations. Learn and apply writing skills to complete memoranda and case briefs. Lab fee $12. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in LGS 111 or permission of legal studies director.

Term: Spring 2025

Course Type: Credit - 3 Credits

Section: 402

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: TH

Time: 6:30PM to 9:15PM

Start Date: 01/23/2025

End Date: 05/18/2025

Location: Arnold Campus

Room: CRSC 258 Building:
Careers Center

Instructor: TBA (Subject to change)

Class Size: 20

Section Info: Note: Students are required to visit a local law library, which can include the AACC law library in CRSC, to complete select assignments. This section is participating in the Direct Digital Access program. A course materials fee of $46.00 plus tax will be charged to your student account when you register. Your course materials will be accessible in Canvas on or before the first day of class. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/AACC-DDA.