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POSC 801

Legal Research & Writing I

  • Class Number: 3232
  • 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.

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Meeting Times


Mondays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm

January 25, 2027 - March 15, 2027

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Instructor

Matthew Cox, Kristen Dennis

Location

WEB-SYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS

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Questions

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  • Class Number: 3221
  • 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.

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Meeting Times



January 19, 2027 - March 13, 2027

Instructor

Matthew Cox, Kristen Dennis

Location

WEB-ASYNCH
ONLINE CAMPUS

XONLINE

Questions

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  • Class Number: 3223
  • 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.

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Meeting Times


Wednesdays from 6:00pm - 9:45pm

January 20, 2027 - March 10, 2027

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Instructor

Matthew Cox, Jackie Van Dyke

Location

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ONLINE CAMPUS

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Questions

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