CPE - 132 Paralegal: Legal Research & Writing Intermediate

The ‘Paralegal: Legal Research and Writing Intermediate’ micro-credential confirms that the learner has the skills to understand and apply the principles of legal research and writing at an intermediate level, 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
Create short-form case citations
Interpret law office letters and memoranda
Summarize (brief) appellate court opinions
Perform background research, specific fact research, and validation research skills.
Write a memorandum of law

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

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