
- 368 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Legal Research: Take the law into your own hands
If you have a legal problem but don’t know how to find the law, Legal Research’s simple instructions will help. 
Legal Research is a complete, plain-English guide that teaches research skills relied on by attorneys everywhere. You’ll discover where to find the best legal resources available in the law library and online while learning how to do the following:
• 	 find statutes, regulations, and court decisions
• 	 ensure the law is current
• 	 organize your research results, and
• 	 draft a memorandum of law for use at school, work, or legal proceedings.
This revised edition includes tips and examples to help you master essential legal research tools. Understanding the research process and legal research techniques unlocks the ability to access accurate law and solve legal problems confidently.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Your Legal Research Companion
- 1. Understanding the Basics of the Law
- 2. Finding Legal Resources
- 3. Identifying Your Legal Issue
- 4. Finding and Using Secondary Sources
- 5. Finding and Using Constitutions, Statutes, Regulations, and Ordinances
- 6. Finding Cases
- 7. Using Case Law
- 8. Validating Your Research
- 9. Organizing and Putting Your Legal Research to Use
- Glossary
- Appendix: Topic-Specific Research Sites
- Index
- Book Registration