Paper Writing
Skills for the Practice of Law
Research Resources
Students will find a variety of library services both online and in print to complete academic research and written work requirements.
- Research Trainings offered throughout the year, prepare students for finding legal information in a variety of settings.
- Research Guides help students begin the initial search in a new jurisdiction or subject area of law.
- Journal Preemption: USD Research Guide is a helpful guide prior to starting your research paper or journal article.
Writing Resources
The Legal Writing and Research Program instructs two mandatory first year classes: Legal Writing and Research I, which the students take in the fall, and Legal Writing and Research II, which the students take in the spring. The Legal Writing faculty also hosts auxiliary seminars throughout the year to assist students with other issues related to legal writing in practice, such as legal writing in a clerkship setting, professional email communication and motion writing.