Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Paralegal Studies Program

Legal Research and Writing

Course Description:

The basic techniques of legal research are covered in this course, which focuses on the location and use of statutes, judicial opinions, and secondary sources such as encyclopedias, treatises, and digests. Students acquire the basic techniques of legal research through assignments designed to instruct students on the proper method to find and use statutes, cases, and secondary sources. Extensive use of a law library is required.

A grade of C or higher in this course required to earn the PSP certificate.

 

XPSI-501
Legal Research and Writing

XPSI-501 Legal Research and Writing
Semester
Section
Location Tuition
CEUs
Class Meets Faculty
Summer 2012 Section 01 Clarendon Location Sent Via Blackboard $700.00 4.00 CEUs May 29, 2012 - June 28, 2012 Tue, Thu 1:00 PM - 4:20 PM Suzanne Tsintolas  
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Summer 2012 Section 02 Clarendon Location Sent Via Blackboard $700.00 4.00 CEUs May 29, 2012 - June 28, 2012 Tue, Thu 1:00 PM - 4:20 PM Earl Mayfield  
Please Note: Summer Intensive - Part 1
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