Legal Research
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-110-104
Course Description
10-110-104 LEGAL RESEARCH ...learn and apply skills related to research terminology; sources of law; primary/secondary authority; mandatory/persuasive authority; citation form; factual/legal issues; effective research strategies; validating and updating results; computer-assisted legal research; Internet research. (Associate Degree Prerequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics with a "C" or better; Technical Diploma Corequisite: 10-110-101, Paralegal Intro/Legal Ethics)
Course Typically Offered
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Use terminology associated with legal research.
- Explain the different sources of law.
- Differentiate between and identify primary and secondary authority.
- Identify mandatory and persuasive authority.
- Use proper citation form.
- Develop and use effective legal research strategies.
- Develop efficient methods of validating and updating legal research results.
- Explain the basic functions of different types of online research tools.
- Demonstrate competent use of computer assisted legal research.
- Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using the Internet as a tool for factual and legal research
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 22578
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Instructors:
- Anne Oestreicher
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
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Class Notes
This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/21/25 - 05/20/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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