Distinguish Yourself With Your Skills and Knowledge

When reviewing your class options for spring semester, please consider these two courses that can help you get ahead of the skills curve.

Advanced Legal Research

In Lawyering I you just scratched the surface of how to find the legal information that you may need to write a memo, complete a project, or prepare for trial. Take a deep dive into legal research with Advanced Legal Research. In this course you will learn comprehensively about research strategies and resources. Susan Boland, Ron Jones, and Ken Hirsh of the Law Library will show you the ins and outs of legal information and help you to become a top-notch researcher. The course regularly earns glowing praise in student evaluations.

Technology in the Law Practice

Like everything else in society, lawyering has been changed by technology. This course will take you beyond your current thinking about how you use computers, tablets, and smartphones in your life as a student and will give you insight into the ethical implications they present to a practicing attorney. You’ll have hands-on practice with a case management system. Shannon Kemen and Ken Hirsh lead the class, which is well-rated in student evaluations.