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LAW 5045: Pennsylvania Legal Research
Spring 2019 • Section 21 • CRN 36466

Course Description

This is a practical, hands-on course which provides students with advanced training on finding and utilizing materials for legal research in Pennsylvania. The course introduces students to a wide variety of Pennsylvania-specific legal resources, which will be useful in a broad range of legal practice in the state. The overarching goal of the course is for students to become more confident and efficient researchers of Pennsylvania law. Students will learn advanced search techniques in subscription databases as well as more efficient ways to search the free web. The course grade is based upon class participation, out-of-class assignments, and a final research memorandum.


Schedule

Day/Time Location
Th 5:00-6:50 PM Klein 2B

Course Details

Instructor
  • Julie Randolph
Credit Hours

1 Credits

Seats/Capacity

25

Course Type
  • Non-Exam
Course Modality

Classroom

Bar Exam

-

Fulfills J.D. Requirement
  • Experiential/Professional Skills
Programs

None

Registration Info

Registration Notes

Classes will meet for the first 7 weeks of the semester

Equivalent Courses

You may not register for this course if you are enrolled in or have already taken the following:

  • LAW 5044 (Advanced Legal Research)

Book List/Materials