Having first-rate research skills is a necessity in today’s legal job market. As you’re registering for the spring semester consider developing those skills through some of the specialized research courses taught by the law librarians at the Cornell Law Library. Course descriptions and names of the instructors are listed below:<\/p>\n
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\nSpring, 1 credit. Instructors: Femi Cadmus<\/a>, Dan Blackaby<\/a>,\u00a0 and Carissa Vogel<\/a><\/em>
\nThis course introduces and investigates the use of current technologies in law firm practice.<\/p>\n
\nSpring, 2 credits. Instructor: Thomas Mills<\/a><\/em>
\nThe practice of law continues to become ever more dependent upon a clear understanding of the global context in which it occurs. This course provides an overview of sources, methods, and strategies for researching international and foreign law. Topics to be covered include the various legal systems of the world, public and private international law, the European Union, and the United Nations. The course will be delivered through lectures and hands-on exercises. Selected readings will be available online and on reserve; there is no required textbook. There will be a series of assignments and a final research project in lieu of a final exam. Foreign language ability is not required.<\/p>\n
\nSpring, 1 credit. Instructor: Amy Emerson<\/a><\/em>
\nTake your research skills beyond the basics of Lawyering. This course provides an overview of the resources, methods, and strategies necessary to conduct efficient and effective online legal research for upper level courses and employment. Students will learn when and how to use various databases while considering their relationship to each other and to traditional print sources. The course will be delivered through interactive lectures and hands- on exercises. Internet access will be provided in the classroom. Selected readings will be available through the course website and on reserve; there is no required textbook. There will be a series of assignments and a final research project tailored to students\u2019 individual interests.<\/p>\n