| Dates: | February 24 - March 5, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Tu and Th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM |
| Location: | UT Arlington TBA |
| Cost: | $395.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Legal Research & Legal Writing- This advanced course offers a comprehensive exploration of legal research and legal writing techniques, with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge tools and resources such as Lexis Nexis Online Research. Students will develop advanced skills in legal analysis, citation, and drafting through a combination of theoretical study, practical exercises, and hands-on experience. Students will learn strategies on how to effectively navigate online databases, legal repositories, and other resources to locate primary and secondary legal authorities. Students will learn to critically evaluate the relevance and reliability of legal sources, ensuring the accuracy and comprehensiveness of their research. Students will master the art of drafting clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents, such as case analyses, memoranda, motions, pleadings, and discovery requests.
| Fee: | $395.00 |
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| Hours: | 16.00 |
| CEUs: | 1.60 |
UT Arlington TBA
Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWF)
140 W. Mitchell Street, Arlington, Texas 76019
Phone: 866-906-9190
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Donna Patterson
Donna C. Patterson has been a professor for the Paralegal Program at the University of Texas at Arlington since 2002.
She is a Senior Litigation Paralegal who has worked in many areas of law, including bankruptcy, criminal, family, estate, real estate, employment, appellate, medical malpractice, insurance defense, commercial, and general litigation. She is employed by the law firm Lynn Law, PLLC, where she assists in Labor and Employment Law matters. She also serves as Accounts Manager for Lynn Law.
Mrs. Patterson has:
Written over 200 training presentations on varied topics such as electronic discovery, legal ethics, legal terminology, Texas criminal code, trial preparation, age and sex discrimination, sexual harassment, responsibilities of management, proper conduct in the workplace, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act.
Prior to working in the legal field, she was an Arlington business owner and worked in computer systems, computer software, and sales and brokering of computer hardware.
Received her Paralegal Certificate from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a member of the Texas Bar College, Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Fort Worth Paralegal Association as Scholarship Chair. She has served as 2nd Vice President/Membership Chair, Ethics Chair, and Public Relations Chair for the Fort Worth Paralegal Association. She is currently working on a yearly series addressing paralegal ethical pitfalls and solutions entitled "Ethical Emma."
Mrs. Patterson supports local charities, including Arlington Charities, Arlington Life Shelter, The Veterans Hospital, and Legal Aid of Northwest Texas.
dpatterson@uta.edu(817) 703-8727
