Legal Research and Analysis
Issued by
University of California, Irvine
The earner of this badge completed coursework focused on legal research and analysis. The earner demonstrated the proper citation form for cases, statues, constitutions, and secondary authorities. The earner has also demonstrated the ability to comprehend and use computerized legal research techniques.
Skills
- Legal Research and Analysis
Earning Criteria
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Conduct comprehensive legal research utilizing primary and secondary sources
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Analyze multiple legal authorities and write a comprehensive legal analysis reconciling case law with applicable statutes when appropriate
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Verify and write about the reliability of cited legal authority using electronic resources
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Cite legal authority in Bluebook format
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Write the essential issue(s) and material facts to a given fact pattern