Dive into the basics of legal research and writing skills with our upcoming Introduction to Legal Research workshop! Join Social Sciences Librarian, Steve Rokusek, and FGCU’s Founding Program Coordinator of Legal Studies, Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi, on Wednesday, October 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Students and faculty are welcome to attend this virtual workshop. Topics include a survey of the American Legal System, case and statute citation and the various types of authorities and how they apply in legal research. Rokusek and Diotalevi will also briefly discuss the library’s online legal resources. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.
After attending this session participants will be able to:
Understand the importance of legal research and writing related to the legal professional
Appreciate the complexities of case and statute citation applicable to legal and legal-related practices
Realize that legal research methods change and are challenged by new realities, global issues and emerging technologies
Apply constitutional, case and statutory law in legal research and writing situations
About the presenters:
Diotalevi has been an Associate Professor of Legal Studies for 23 years. His works have been published in SMU School of Law’s Computer Law Review and Technology Journal, The Paralegal Educator, The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration among other nationally recognized publications. He has been a lawyer for 40 years as a member of the Massachusetts and Florida bars. He possesses degrees in law, accounting, communication and taxation.
Rokusek has been FGCU’s Social Sciences Librarian for 11 years, serving as the liaison to multiple departments and programs, including Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Forensic Studies and Political Science. He is the Sociology editor for Resources for College Libraries and has published articles on electronic library resources and collection development.
Register on the library’s calendar page HERE to get the link to this virtual workshop!
Dive into the basics of legal research and writing skills with our upcoming Introduction to Legal Research workshop! Join Social Sciences Librarian, Steve Rokusek, and FGCU’s Founding Program Coordinator of Legal Studies, Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi, on Wednesday, October 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Students and faculty are welcome to attend this virtual workshop. Topics include a survey of the American Legal System, case and statute citation and the various types of authorities and how they apply in legal research. Rokusek and Diotalevi will also briefly discuss the library’s online legal resources. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.
After attending this session participants will be able to:
About the presenters:
Diotalevi has been an Associate Professor of Legal Studies for 23 years. His works have been published in SMU School of Law’s Computer Law Review and Technology Journal, The Paralegal Educator, The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration among other nationally recognized publications. He has been a lawyer for 40 years as a member of the Massachusetts and Florida bars. He possesses degrees in law, accounting, communication and taxation.
Rokusek has been FGCU’s Social Sciences Librarian for 11 years, serving as the liaison to multiple departments and programs, including Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Forensic Studies and Political Science. He is the Sociology editor for Resources for College Libraries and has published articles on electronic library resources and collection development.
Register on the library’s calendar page HERE to get the link to this virtual workshop!