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Paralegal Research and Writing

USMC

To provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify legal issues, research the law, and draft legal memoranda in support of their position as Paralegals. Students conduct legal research using both the law library and Internet resources. Staff attorney instructors teach legal research and writing and grade students' written legal memoranda. Staff senior enlisted instructors provide additional training, which involves analyzing and responding to practical research exercises.

Pre-Requisites

Must have a Primary MOS 4421 or service equivalent.

Target Audience

Navy Legalman, Marine Legal Service Specialist, or other military paralegals, or a civilian paralegal employed by a branch of the armed forces or Department of Defense.

Locations

Newport, RI

Convene Date Graduation Date
Oct. 23, 2023 Nov. 3, 2023
April 8, 2024 April 19, 2024