Study

This one-credit fast- track advanced legal research workshop will provide students with hands-on research practice across a spectrum of topics, using assignments designed to simulate legal practice. In addition to primary legal sources, students will practice using litigation documents and analytics products, statutory interpretation and legislative history materials, corporate and contract drafting resources, regulatory materials, interdisciplinary and data research resources, and other research resources. In-class exercises and take-home assignments will be primarily based on current and recent legal disputes illustrative of those matters students are likely to encounter. Ethical and efficient research methods will be emphasized. Students should come away prepared to tackle research in a variety of legal work settings, including law firm, court, or public interest practice. Successful prior completion of LARW or equivalent is required.

Grading will be on a HP/P/F basis, with two assignments and a final take home assignment required to receive credit.

Special Notes:

Meets 1/12-3/30/26

Spring 2026

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
767.01	1	Practical exercises Class participation	Jennifer L. Behrens
Canvas site: https://canvas.duke.edu/courses/74905