Abstract
In the academic year 2013–14, the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (College of Law) initiated its Master's in Legal Studies (MLS) Program, joining approximately 30 other schools that recently have begun to offer a similar degree.1In 2013, The National Law Journal reported that “nearly 30 law schools” have or soon will offer a master's degree for nonlawyers, a significant increase from two years earlier. Karen Sloan, Law for Laymen, 35 The National Law Journal and Legal Times 7, 9 (2013). A recent online search for master's degree programs revealed 32 programs. The reasons offered for the recent addition of graduate degrees in legal studies intended for students who do not wish to practice law are (1) economic motivation of the institution resulting from a significant decrease in the number of JD applications, and (2) a perception that many nonlegal professionals who work with law in some capacity are seeking further knowledge and expertise in law, legal analysis, and communication. Beginning in the spring semester of 2014, the College of Law offered an Introduction to Legal Research and Writing Course for MLS students. This article describes the objectives, content, and organization of the course, examines some of the theory underlying legal research and writing instruction, and reflects on the outcomes of the course.
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