LGL 117 - Law Office Procedures III

5 Credits
Students study the Washington Court Rules including general procedures of court filings, with emphasis on electronic filing, and calendaring case schedules. Students prepare complex legal correspondence and pleadings. Students learn how to read case citations and cite and type legal authorities using the Uniform System of Citations. To avoid violations of conflict of interest, unauthorized practice of law, and other violations and maintain client confidentiality, students will review and understand the Washington Rules of Professional Conduct.

Course Outcomes

Describe federal and state court systems, explain where laws come from, distinguish between primary and secondary sources of law, how to read court opinions, and how to verify that research results are up to date per standard legal guidelines for entry-level support professional.
Demonstrate general knowledge of legal reference and resource materials commonly found in law offices per standard law office procedures recommendations.
Demonstrate general knowledge of legal research terminology, concepts, and citation styles per court rules, the Uniform System of Citation (The Bluebook) and standard law office procedures.
Demonstrate skill at formatting legal briefing memorandums per court rules, the Uniform System of Citation (The Bluebook) and standard law office procedures.
Apply research rules and techniques using a web-based online legal research site.