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Introduction to Legal Research

Course Description

This course introduces students to the process and strategies involved in legal research. Multiple formats, including Lexis, Westlaw, print, and Internet sources will be covered. Students will develop an understanding of the sources of legal information and judgment in selecting appropriate sources and formats for specific projects.

Current and Previous Instructors

Key to Codes in Course Descriptions

P: Prerequisite
C: Prerequisite or Concurrent Requirement
R: Recommended Prior or Concurrent Course

Currently Scheduled Sections

CRN: 92490

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Fri: 8:45-10:45
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • James Gernert

  • 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92491

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Thurs: 3:15-5:15
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Jennifer Gibbins

  • 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 93463

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Wed: 2:10-4:10
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Madeline Cohen

  • 32 openings. (Limit 32). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92559

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Tues: 9:50-11:50
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Aimee Self-Pittman

  • 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 93484

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • TBD
    TBD

    N/A

  • Itunu Sofidiya

  • 10 openings. (Limit 10). LLM

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92492

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Wed: 9:50-11:50
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Zanada Joyner

  • 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92493

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Wed: 2:10-4:10
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Sharon Beth Bronheim

  • 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 92489

  • Fall '26
  • 1
  • Mon: 1:05-3:05
    first half of semester only

    Day

  • Liz Graham

  • 30 openings. (Limit 30). LD1 only

  • 550a

  • Materials to be posted on Blackboard or distributed in class

CRN: 23346

  • Spring '27
  • 1
  • Mon: 6:30-7:25
    Thurs: 6:30-7:25 (online)

    Evening

  • TBA TBA

  • Enrollment Limit: 25