Legal Research & Writing I
- Class Number: 3337
- 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 a required course in the Paralegal Studies certificate program. This course in the in synchronous format, with live required Zoom class meetings taking place on Wednesday starting on 8/19 and ending on 10/7. Zoom information will be posted to Canvas within 3 days of the start date of the course.
Meeting Times
Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
August 19, 2026 - October 7, 2026
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Instructor
Matthew Cox, Jackie Van Dyke
Location
WEB-SYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS
Questions
- Class Number: 3335
- 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 a required course in the Paralegal Studies certificate program. This course is in the asynchronous format with no live required Zoom or in person class meetings. Course materials will be available on Canvas.
Meeting Times
August 17, 2026 - October 10, 2026
Instructor
Matthew Cox, Kristen Dennis
Location
WEB-ASYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS
Questions
- Class Number: 3336
- 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 a required course in the Paralegal Studies certificate program. This course is in the online synchronous format with live required Zoom class meetings, taking place on Mondays from 8/17 through 10/12 (no class meeting on 9/7). The Zoom information for the class meetings will be posted to Canvas within 3 days of the start of the class.
Meeting Times
Mondays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm
August 17, 2026 - October 12, 2026
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Instructor
Matthew Cox, Kristen Dennis
Location
WEB-SYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS