(WINTER 2010)

A required course in the Paralegal Certificate Program.
Equip yourself with the research methods you need as a paralegal to locate sources of federal and state law. Topics include legal terminology; proper citation form; sources of primary and secondary law; statutes and legislative history; court reports; validating legal research; and a thorough overview of computer legal research. Explore the array of legal research tools available, and gain hands-on experience you need to locate and apply the law effectively on the job through outside assignments and practice in the library. This course requires significant time outside the classroom to complete assignments. Several class meetings will be held at Whittier Law Library.

Lisa M. Battalgia, Esq., has been successfully practicing law for the past 16 years, representing both small and large clients' legal and financial interests. She is currently an attorney at the Law Offices of Robert Wheatley. Battaglia received her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law.