Legal Research: Labor and Employment Law
This course presents an in-depth review of practical research skills, reinforcing the importance of finding and interpreting statutes, administrative regulations, cases, and secondary sources, including practice materials (e.g., forms, pleadings, and court rules). This course helps students refine research skills, learn shortcuts, and develop cost-effective research strategies for employment and labor law-related projects. Class sessions integrate print resources with online services through which students learn more sophisticated and responsible search practices.
This class builds on fundamental research skills and developing effective research strategies. The research assignments and exercises focus on employment and labor law issues. Students are also introduced to specialized sources and research tools designed for and used by employment and labor law practitioners.
Recommended for the following Professional Pathways: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties; Government/Public Sector; Labor and Employment; General Practice; Litigation/Dispute/Resolution; Transactional
Note: There are no pre/co-requisites.
1 Credit