Legal Research, Advanced: Texas Law

Semester: Fall 2014
Course ID: 132C
Credit Hours: 1
Unique: 29220

Course Information

Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
THU	10:00 - 11:50 am	JON 3.222

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
None

Description

This seven-week course will focus on the resources and methodology used in performing legal research in Texas. Through a series of lectures and assignments students will become familiar with the various types of legal research; including statutory law, case law, administrative regulations, and secondary practice materials. Students will also use electronic sources such as the Internet, Westlaw, and Lexis. The course is offered on a Pass/Fail basis. Students are required to complete exercises throughout the course, but there is no final exam. Class size is limited to 20 students.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

No materials required

Instructors

O'Connell, Jane A.