PLS 51 Legal Research Description: This course will acquaint students with procedural and substantive law; statutes, cases, codes and regulations; and how to find the law through legal encyclopedias, digests, and other resource materials. Citation format, basic case analysis, and Shepardizing are emphasized. Once experience is developed in locating information, students will analyze material, brief cases, and prepare research memoranda. Assignments and activities require extensive online or in person law library time. Prerequisites: Course Completion or Current Enrollment in PLS 50 Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 Transferability: CSU  Repeatability: Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP Grading Type: Grade Only Sections listed are for Spring 2024

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 8743 W 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Muchow M Online Online 3.00 Ended 30 11 19 01/17-05/15 5/22/2024     This class meets Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00pm on Zoom. This class requires the use of Lexis for research which is provided at no cost. The college will provide Lexis with your name and email address for access during enrollment in this course.