Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

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).	2	1
2. Differentiate between the sources of law.		1
3. Identify the importance of citation and utilize the Uniform System of Citation.	2	1
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.	2	1
5. Demonstrate the ability to formulate a query to search electronic databases.	2	1
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.	2	1,5
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.	1	2

PLG245

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