Legal Studies 248 Syllabus

Course Syllabus: Legal Studies 248 Syllabus--Spring 2018

Course Day, Time, and Location: Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Room A-226

Instructor: James C. Harman, Chief Assistant County Counsel

Instructor Contact: harman_james@sac.edu

Required Textbooks: Putman & Albright, Legal Research, Analysis & Writing (3d. ed. 2014) 

                                          Jessen, California Style Manual (4th ed. 2000)

Course Description: Advanced projects in legal research and writing. Emphasis on legal form and style.

Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the court’s analytical approach to law as applied to facts. Students will think logically in solving problems, explaining their conclusions, and evaluating the analysis of others.