PAL 102 - Beginning Legal Research for Paralegals

    Recent Professors
    Brian Essex, Jacqueline James, Dennis S. Belmudes
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2024
    Class Size
    29–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Equips the student with the research methods needed as a paralegal to locate sources of federal and state law. Topics include legal terminology; proper citation form; sources of primary and secondary law; statutes and legislative history; court reports; validating legal research; and a thorough overview of computer legal research. Explore the array of legal research tools available, and gain hands-on experience you need to locate and apply the law effectively on the job through outside assignments and practice in the library.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 6:10pm–7:40pm, Tue Thu 6:10pm–7:35pm, Wed 5:30pm–8:35pm