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Segment E
Volume 2, Chapters 7 - 9
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- • To become familiar with multiple law library resources
- • To become more familiar with online legal research sources
- • To be able to prepare a Motion
- • To be able to prepare a Notice
- • To be able to prepare a Trial Brief
Segment E is primarily devoted to devloping skills related to an incredibly strong foundation in legal research. You will begin by taking the initial legal predicates you studied previously and expanding them to an advanced level. You will also learn about the materials found in the typical law library. Finally, you will conduct exercises designed to cement the foundation of your legal research skills, a foundation that will last throughout your legal career. After you have developed these skills in traditional research sources, you will learn to put the authority found in these sources to use. You will learn to draft motions, notices, and briefs in support of motions.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SEGMENT . . .
You should anticipate spending a significant amount of time in the law library and/or online using electronic legal research sources. The exercises in this Segment should be completed, but they do not have to be turned in (unless you are otherwise instructed).
The Motion, Notice, and Trial Brief that are assigned in this Segment are not due until Segment F.
You should keep in mind that as you perform research exercises during this Segment you are still conducting research on behalf of your assigned client. It is recommended that you make copies of relevant authority that is found during your research. These materials will be used to create your written documents for this Segment.
The written assignments for Segment E (but not due until Segment F) are:
• Motion for Summary Judgment
• Notice
• Trial Brief