MLA 201 Legal Research and Writing
A review of techniques of legal writing, including the drafting of legal memoranda and pleadings and correct citation form. Assignments include preparation of a legal memorandum, basic correspondence, and draft pleadings.
This course will focus on legal research skills for the paralegal, including traditional tools and electronic sources with a focus on training with Westlaw Next and Lexis Advanced. Additionally, focus will be on legal writing skills, such as format, citation of sources, memoranda, briefs, and letters.
Course Objectives:
Demonstrate proficiency in researching federal and state case law.
Demonstrate proficiency in using online research tools, such as Westlaw Next and Lexis Advanced.
Demonstrate ability to legal documents and establishing authority to support an argument or position.
Demonstrate proficiency in drafting a memorandum of law.
Prerequisite
Metropolitan School of Professional Studies undergraduate students only