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1L Fall courses Contracts Criminal Law Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research 1
Hit the ground running.
Access the largest law library in eastern Wisconsin.
As a first-year student, you’ll take courses that develop your communication
Information, assistance, and convenience — you’ll find it all in our “library
For me, teaching legal research is a creative
skills and ability to think on your feet. You’ll begin to learn the law right away. You
without borders.” Located in the midst of Eckstein Hall on all four levels,
endeavor that requires developing scenarios
can even pick up some practical experience.
it boasts a comprehensive collection of electronic resources and print
that really challenge students to identify legal
You’ll also take specific introductory courses in legal writing and research. From the start, Marquette professors
publications that cover virtually all aspects of law. And, as part of the
issues and find the most relevant resource to
will cultivate your skills in legal writing, and they will challenge you to erase any preconceived notions you
university’s wireless network, Eckstein Hall offers you — and your laptop —
answer the legal question. Hands-on activities
might have about it.
a variety of convenient and quiet individual and group study spaces to suit
are required to reinforce classroom lectures
your preferences.
and help the students develop their
But the heart of legal research still involves the hard work of doing it right — and learning that involves
research skills.
Torts
Spring courses Civil Procedure Constitutional Law Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research 2 Property
The entire legal writing faculty is fantastic — every professor wants you to succeed and takes the time to help you become a great writer. So far, my favorite legal writing class was Appellate Writing and Advocacy because it gave me an opportunity to focus on challenging legal issues and persuasive writing. I enhanced my writing style, became a more efficient researcher, and was prepared for my internship with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. My time with the Seventh Circuit drew upon the many skills I learned: concise language, clear organization, persuasive structure, and proper editing. — Jennifer McNamee, ’15 Home State: Missouri Academic Prep: Marquette University (Political Science)
more than computers and nice space; it requires learning from excellent teachers. The librarians who
— Marva Coward
teach the advanced legal research courses all have law degrees, as well as library degrees. Reference
Adjunct Associate Professor of Law and Associate Law Librarian
help is available seven days a week, with the opportunity to submit questions electronically 24/7.