CPE - 131 Paralegal: Legal Research & Writing Fundamentals

The ‘Paralegal: Legal Research and Writing Fundamentals’ micro-credential confirms that the learner has the skills to understand and apply the principles of legal research and writing, and assist attorneys with the research and writing of legal documents.

Earning Criteria:
To earn this micro-credential, learners must:

Successfully complete the certificate course with a passing grade
Cite statutes and cases using “The Bluebook” style for reporting research findings
Create short-form case citations
Recognize legal terms commonly used in law firms relating to research sources and methods
Utilize electronic sources to locate legal authority, including state and federal codes, case reporters and secondary research materials
Research issues of law utilizing Westlaw

Skill(s):

Legal research
Legal writing
Westlaw
Computer-Assisted Legal Research
Bluebook citations
Legal Citations
Citation Formatting
Grammar
Cite Checks
File Organization
Legal Document Revision
Legal Systems
Legal Support
Certified Professional Paralegal

Tags: #paralegal, #legalresearch, #legalwriting, #legalassistance
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