PARA 96A
Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
Course Description
Organization and publication of American and California law; using print and online legal resources to find the law; using the law to analyze legal issues arising from factual disputes; writing a memorandum of law utilizing acceptable legal citation format.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39160 | PARA 96A | 01Z | ···R··· | 06:00 PM-07:50 PM | Kevin Lee | ONLINE |
| ······· | TBA-TBA |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Footnote:
PARA-096A-01Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals (10th Edition) Bouchoux ISBN: 9781543846874 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $73.15 | |||
| Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals (10th Edition) Bouchoux ISBN: 9781543846874 | E-Book (365 days) | Required | $86.45 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.
- Prerequisite
- ADMJ D009. or PARA D009. or POLI D009. or PARA D086. or PARA D094. (either course may be taken concurrently) or professional experience appropriate to the topic