Standard PLS 102 - Legal Research Course Description Introduces the student to the competencies involved with legal bibliography and research methodology so that the student can effectively research issues of both state and federal law. The student will also learn to properly cite legal research sources. Research legal issues related to state and federal law. Discuss legal issues related to state and federal law.
Sources of law Identify the various sources of federal and state law.
Describe primary, secondary, and secondary-search sources. Describe differences between official and unofficial sources. Identify the appropriate sources for researching a particular legal issue. Locate legal research sources. Research statutory law and case law, citing legal sources.