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Legal Research and Writing I (LGST 103)

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3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online

Enables students to identify legal issues and generate a research strategy to solve them. Students locate and use primary and secondary legal sources, perform computerized and library research, and validate legal sources. Students apply research findings to hypothetical fact situations to reach legal conclusions. Student also learn legal citation methods for primary and secondary authority. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Prerequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054) and MATH 082.

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Summer 2026 ( Sections)

    • 6:00 - 9:35 p.m.
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    • Flexible Time
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    • Blended
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    • 06/01/2026 - 08/08/2026
    • Sakkara Turpin
    • #52796

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This course will meet online via Teams on Tuesdays from 5:45-9:20 pm. This section meets during the ten week session.

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    • 9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
      MW
      Catonsville, BESS 206
    • In-person
    • 0 Available Seats
    • 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • #93400

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.

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    • 6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
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    • Online
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    • 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • #92990

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

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    • 9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
      MW
      Essex, BESS 105
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    • 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • #93402

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.

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    • 6:00 - 9:45 p.m.
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    • Online
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    • 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
    • #92814

    Credit Hours: 3

    Billable Hours: 3

    Note: NOTE: This section meets during the Late Start ten week session. NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.

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