Legal research in a nutshell / Kent C. Olson, Kurt X. Metzmeier, Michael Whiteman.
2024
KF240 .C54 2024 (Mapit)
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Author
Title
Legal research in a nutshell / Kent C. Olson, Kurt X. Metzmeier, Michael Whiteman.
Edition
Fifteenth edition.
Imprint
Eagan, MN : West Academic, [2024]
Description
xii, 309 pages ; 19 cm.
Series
Nutshell series.
Formatted Contents Note
The research process
Background and analysis
Case law
Statutes and constitutions
Legislative information
Administrative law
Court rules and practice
Specialized and nonlegal resources
International law
The law of other countries
Appendix A. State legal research guides
Appendix B. Major treatises by subject.
Background and analysis
Case law
Statutes and constitutions
Legislative information
Administrative law
Court rules and practice
Specialized and nonlegal resources
International law
The law of other countries
Appendix A. State legal research guides
Appendix B. Major treatises by subject.
Summary
"Finding and using legal resources effectively is an essential skill for lawyers. This comprehensive but succinct guide covers research procedures using major online services, free Internet resources, and library materials. The most heavily used commercial databases and authoritative, free online sources are discussed and placed in context for effective and productive use in research. Discussion includes coverage of primary and secondary legal resources, as well as legislative history, administrative law, specialized and interdisciplinary resources, and research in international and comparative law. Appendices list state research guides and leading treatises by subject"-- Provided by the publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-282) and indexes.
Other Editions
Available in Other Form
Revision of: Olson, Kent C. Legal research in a nutshell. Fifteenth edition. St. Paul, MN : West Academic Publishing, [2024 ]
Spine Title
Legal research
Call Number
KF240 .C54 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9798887865782
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