Course Number
773
Credits
1
Research Methods in Business Law
This one-credit seminar in advanced legal research will introduce students to specific sources and strategies for researching a variety of business law topics, including corporations, securities, and commercial bankruptcy and reorganization. We will cover key primary and secondary sources for business law research: state and federal cases, statutes, regulations, and other administrative materials; subject-specific secondary sources; company disclosure documents; and sources for factual company research, among others. The course will emphasize research process, strategies, and evaluation of print and online sources in a changing information environment.
Please note that course organization and content may vary substantially from semester to semester and descriptions are not necessarily professor specific. Please contact the instructor directly if you have particular course-related questions.
Sections/Instructors
Laura M. Scott
Research Methods in Business Law 773.01
Spring 2013
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Laura M. Scott
Research Methods in Business Law 773.01
Spring 2011
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FAST TRACK: ENDS 3/18/2011
Laura M. Scott
Research Methods in Business Law 773.01
Fall 2009
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*** FAST TRACK: Class meets 1st 9 weeks of semester.***
Laura M. Scott
Research Methods in Business Law 773.01
Spring 2009
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