LGLS 2940U – Legal Research Methods

The objective of this course is to have the student gain basic legal research skills that can be applied to any legal problem, as well as acquire a critical understanding of research methods used in the interdisciplinary field of Legal Studies. The student will learn traditional methods of legal research, such as locating and interpreting relevant case law and legislation, as well as research skills for placing legal issues in a broader social context. The students will also be exposed to a variety of social science and humanities research methods that inform the field of Legal Studies.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): LGLS 1000U