SOC SCI X473.2
Legal Research
A required course in the Paralegal Certificate Program.
Examine the legal research process. Sources of legal authority, use of mandatory and persuasive authority, use of primary and secondary authority, use of print and electronic research tools, and the reliability of legal authority will be explored.
Course
Approximate Tuition
$735
Format
Online Live
Duration
10 Weeks
Total Units
3
FALL 2025
Fee
$735
Dates
9/29/2025 - 12/7/2025
Format
Online Live
Reg#
00077
Event ID
SOC SCI X473.2
Units
3
Quarter
fall 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 9/29/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/1/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/8/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/15/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/22/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 10/29/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 11/5/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 11/12/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 11/19/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 11/26/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 12/3/2025 | Day WED | Start Time 06:00 PM (PT) | End Time 08:00 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 12/7/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Important Course Information
This course requires significant time outside the classroom to complete assignments.
Textbook Information for SOC SCI X473.2.
Required Textbook(s):
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation
Book - ISBN: 9798218574574
Harvard Law Review Association 22 Harvard Law Review
Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals
Book - ISBN: 9798889063223
Deborah E. Bouchoux 10 Aspen Publishing
Textbooks for your course may be purchased from any vendor or bookseller of your choice.
Meet Your Instructor(s)
WINTER 2026
1/12/2026 - 3/22/2026
Weeks
10
Delivery
Online Live
Fee
$735
Status
Open
Fee
$735
Dates
1/12/2026 - 3/22/2026
Format
Online Live
Reg#
00123
Event ID
SOC SCI X473.2
Units
3
Quarter
winter 2026
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Start | Date 1/12/2026 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/13/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/20/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 1/27/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/3/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/10/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/17/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 2/24/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/3/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/10/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 3/17/2026 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:30 PM (PT) | End Time 08:30 PM (PT) | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 3/22/2026 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
Important Course Information
This course requires significant time outside the classroom to complete assignments.
Textbook Information for SOC SCI X473.2.
Required Textbook(s):
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation
Book - ISBN: 9798218574574
Harvard Law Review Association 22 Harvard Law Review
Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals
Book - ISBN: 9798889063223
Deborah E. Bouchoux 10 Aspen Publishing
Textbooks for your course may be purchased from any vendor or bookseller of your choice.
Meet Your Instructor(s)
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