Legal Research & Writing I
- Class Number: 3387
- Units: 3
- Fee: $865.00
This course provides an introduction to the location and use of legal research tools, and the analysis of written expression of current law as applied to given factual situations. Students will write case briefs, memoranda of law, and points and authorities. Through law library assignments, students will become familiar with, and be able to use: state and national reports, statutes, Shepard's Citations, legal digests, encyclopedias, treatises, and form books. Tuition includes Westlaw access. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: ENGL 7017.
Notes:
This is an online asynchronous course, meaning that there are no required in-person or Zoom class meetings. Course content will be provided to students through Canvas beginning 1/20 and ending on 3/14. This is not a self-paced course. Students will be expected to log into the course portal at least once a week to keep up with assignment deadlines. FOREVER PIONEER 15% DISCOUNT: Students who hold a degree from CSUEB should enroll in this course using the Forever Pioneer Registration Form on the 'Tuition & Fees' page of our website: https://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/registration/tuition.html. No late enrollments will be processed.
Meeting Times
January 20, 2026 - March 14, 2026
Instructor
Matthew Cox, Kristen Dennis, Dwight Dickerson
Location
WEB-ASYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS
Questions
- Class Number: 3392
- Units: 3
- Fee: $865.00
This course provides an introduction to the location and use of legal research tools, and the analysis of written expression of current law as applied to given factual situations. Students will write case briefs, memoranda of law, and points and authorities. Through law library assignments, students will become familiar with, and be able to use: state and national reports, statutes, Shepard's Citations, legal digests, encyclopedias, treatises, and form books. Tuition includes Westlaw access. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: ENGL 7017.
Notes:
This is an online synchronous course with required Zoom class meetings that take place on Monday evenings, starting 1/26 and ending on 3/16. The online class meetings are from 6-9:45 pm. The Zoom link will be posted to the course portal in Canvas and also emailed to students within 2 days of first class meeting. FOREVER PIONEER 15% DISCOUNT: Students who hold a degree from CSUEB should enroll in this course using the Forever Pioneer Registration Form on the 'Tuition & Fees' page of our website: https://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/registration/tuition.html. No late enrollments will be processed.
Meeting Times
Mondays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
January 26, 2026 - March 16, 2026
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Instructor
Matthew Cox, Kristen Dennis, Dwight Dickerson
Location
WEB-SYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS
Questions
- Class Number: 3395
- Units: 3
- Fee: $865.00
This course provides an introduction to the location and use of legal research tools, and the analysis of written expression of current law as applied to given factual situations. Students will write case briefs, memoranda of law, and points and authorities. Through law library assignments, students will become familiar with, and be able to use: state and national reports, statutes, Shepard's Citations, legal digests, encyclopedias, treatises, and form books. Tuition includes Westlaw access. Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units. Grading: A-F grading only. Equivalent Quarter Course: ENGL 7017.
Notes:
This is an online synchronous course with required Zoom class meetings that take place on Wednesday evenings, starting 1/21 and ending on 3/11. The online class meetings are from 6-9:45 pm. The Zoom link will be posted to the course portal in Canvas and also emailed to students within 2 days of first class meeting. FOREVER PIONEER 15% DISCOUNT: Students who hold a degree from CSUEB should enroll in this course using the Forever Pioneer Registration Form on the 'Tuition & Fees' page of our website: https://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/registration/tuition.html. No late enrollments will be processed.
Meeting Times
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
January 21, 2026 - March 11, 2026
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Instructor
Matthew Cox, Dwight Dickerson, Jackie Van Dyke
Location
WEB-SYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS