Instructor(s): Bonnie Fish

This course aims to cultivate analytical, research and writing skills through problem based learning. The approach is to use fact situations to hone legal research and analysis skills including: identifying legal issues; formulating research strategies and methodologies; efficiently using relevant secondary sources; analyzing and synthesizing applicable primary sources; applying critical thinking; and writing clearly and effectively.

The development of the skills in this course will assist students in their academic course work and prepare them for their professional careers.

Evaluation
A research outline 500 words (10%), legal opinion 2000- 2500 words (35%), factum 3750- 4500 words (45%), and class participation (10%).
Academic year
2024 - 2025

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
3
Hours
2

Enrolment

Maximum
20

20 JD

Schedule

Th: 4:10 - 6:00 pm