LAW 5045:
Pennsylvania Legal Research - Winter Intersession
Spring 2025 • Section 21
Course offerings for are still tentative. The information below is subject to change.
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 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sa/Su 1:00-3:50 PM | TBA | January 4-5 |
| M/T 6:00-8:30 PM | TBA | January 6-7 |
Additional Time Requirements
Class Meets: January 4-5, 1-3:50PM and January 6-7, 6:00PM-8:30PM
Registration Info
Registration Notes
For spring 2025, students will be administratively registered for this Winter Intersession course. https://forms.office.com/r/uvD8zBtuTt Final Research Memorandum: Due at date specified by the instructor
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
Materials To Be Announced