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Professor Davitt

J.D. Course 301 | 2 credit hours

In this course, students will learn the concepts and skills needed to research complex legal problems. This course will provide in-depth coverage of the full range of legal research materials including: case law; court rules; state and federal legislation and legislative history; state and federal regulations and regulatory history; agency decisions; and specialized legal research resources.

The course focuses not only on finding answers to research questions, but also on using cost-effective and efficient research techniques. Throughout the course, students will discuss print and electronic materials and the advantages and disadvantages of different formats.

Grading will be based on a series of research problems and a take-home exam at the end of the semester.

Students may not receive credit for both this course and Advanced Legal Research Techniques for Scholarship and Seminar Papers or Law Firm Research Seminar or Legal Research Skills for Practice.