Writing a good essay calls on many skills at once critical thinking, research, organization, and clear expression, so if even one of these is shaky, writing becomes much harder. Many students find essay prompts confusing or broad. They may misread the assignment, or feel unsure where to begin. Others have great ideas but struggle to …
The Art of Legal Research Imagine you’re a lawyer trying to solve a mystery. Legal research is your detective work finding the laws and court decisions that apply to your case. In plain terms, legal research means finding the laws (legal authorities) that apply to your situation (See: https://www.usa.gov/laws-and-legal-research). It’s about gathering facts, reading statutes …
