PLST240 — Investigation and Advanced Legal Writing
This course introduces students to the role of investigating and its connection to legal writing as a paralegal. With an emphasis on communication and research skills, the course will focus on the method and role of interviewing and investigation in the legal field. This includes the integration of investigative materials, legal research, and interviews to persuasively and objectively produce advanced legal writings. Students prepare a variety of legal documents requiring ethical verification of the credibility of sources and accurate citations for primary and secondary legal authority.
Prerequisites: PLST152, PLST153, PLST156