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LGS 204 - Legal Research II

Department: Legal Studies

Description: A writing-intensive paralegal specialty course that covers advanced legal research.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: LGS 201 and 203

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Fall 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Amelia Buragas 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025

Location: Schroeder Hall 201 (SCH 201)

Instructor: Amelia Buragas

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
ALWD Guide to Legal Citation (Required)
ISBN9781454887768
AuthorColeen M. Barger
Edition6th ed.
PublisherWolters Kluwer
MSRP $77.00

Beyond the Basics: A text for Advanced Legal Writi (Required)
ISBN9780314271662
AuthorMary Barnard Ray & Barbara J.
Edition3rd 2013
PublisherWest Academic Publishing
MSRP $170.75

Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing (Required)
ISBN9781305948372
AuthorPutnam
Edition4th
PublisherCengage
MSRP $246.75

Spring 2026

  • 001 - Lecture (In Person): T Th 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM , Jason Cieslik 3.00 hour(s)
  • 002 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Amelia Buragas 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Schroeder Hall 106 (SCH 106)

Instructor: Jason Cieslik

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Schroeder Hall 106 (SCH 106)

Instructor: Amelia Buragas

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.