This is an advanced course in legal research and writing. Students develop and practice research strategies by integrating manual and computer-assisted legal research. Further, students are challenged to complete research projects with a view to practice book research, to incorporate computer research, and to develop strategies in approaching legal research problems. Students communicate the results of their research in the form of complex interoffice memoranda, and external memoranda, such as memorandum of points and authorities and other advocacy documents. Students are placed in private law firms, government agencies, and corporate law departments.
Placements are available in a wide area of legal specializations.
90 hours of fieldwork and 15 hours of class sessions are required. Students who are unable to enroll in the credit course may apply for consideration as a non-credit intern. The School will assist those students with finding possible internship positions, but class sessions and supervision of the commitment are not provided. Students may earn from one to three units for major projects done with faculty sponsorship. Written proposals and faculty and Dean approval are required.