PLG245

Course Objective

Program Objective

Collegewide Student Competency

1. Demonstrate the ability to apply legal analysis to a factual situation and determine what legal issue(s) exist(s).

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2. Differentiate between the sources of law.

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3. Identify the importance of citation and utilize the Uniform System of Citation.

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4. Demonstrate the ability to distinguish official reports from unofficial reports and to provide a proper citation for the legal authority, as well as understand star pagination.

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5. Demonstrate the ability to formulate a query to search electronic databases.

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6. Demonstrate the ability to update the law and access the use of the law in the intended setting, as well as validate the status of the law.

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7. Demonstrate proficiency in drafting a variety of legal documents, including case briefs, legal memoranda, and professional correspondence, while adhering to the applicable rules of professional conduct and ethical standards.

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