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LAW70010 - Legal Research 1

(2 units)


This course features the study and application of legal research techniques in both hard copy and electronic format. A hands-on approach assists the students with recognizing legal issues, and guides them in the practical application of the Lexis-Nexus legal database.

A foundational approach in traditional legal research and methods prepares the students to advance towards the use of electronic research tools. Persuasive legal authorities, Boolean math, appropriate search strategies and legal citations are some of the topics covered.