Legal Information and Scholarly Communication

As law firms grow in size and become more specialized, there is a growing need for researchers able to investigate legal issues and the underlying factual issues of litigation and transactional law. It is hard to imagine a discipline where legal issues don't regularly arise, and this program will provide students with the necessary skills to research all legal matters, from simple to complex. Students will develop a sophisticated knowledge of the American legal system and the common law as well as the regulatory and legislative state. This certificate will allow paralegals or law librarians to develop their information skills to enhance their careers. These skills should propel graduates into professional environments such as academic libraries, public libraries, law firms and government agencies.

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