Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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LGST 202 - Advanced Legal Research and Writing


(G and TP/SS only)

An intensive review of the techniques of legal research and writing.  The course will focus the students on the preparation of documents in criminal and civil cases from start to finish.  There will be a focus on Bluebook citation, cite checking, legislative analysis, and administrative law legal research.  Students will be required to participate in out-of-class and in-class writing assignments to include: interoffice memorandum, letters, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.  Legal research in print and electronic formats will be emphasized. PREREQUISITE(S): A grade of C or better in LGST 102  and LGST 103 . Three hours lecture/discussion each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

  • Prepare and submit legal briefs, pleadings, and persuasive motions in a criminal and civil case.
  • Use the proper methods of citation for legal documents.
  • Effectively communicate a position of law both orally and in written work.
  • Explain all pleadings required in both civil and criminal cases and the time limits for filing.


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