1 edition of Legal research found in the catalog.
Legal research
Stephen Elias
Published
2012
by Nolo in Berkeley, Calif
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Written in
Edition Notes
| Statement | Stephen Elias ; and the editors of Nolo |
| Contributions | Nolo (Firm) |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | KF240 .E45 2012 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 378 p. |
| Number of Pages | 378 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL27161503M |
| ISBN 10 | 1413316182 |
| ISBN 10 | 9781413316186 |
| OCLC/WorldCa | 775415904 |
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Legal research is the process of identifying and retrieving information to support legal arguments and decisions. Finding relevant legal information can be challenging and may involve the use of electronic research tools as well as printed books and materials.
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Concise Legal Research details the technical aspects of a huge number of legal sources and explains how to research law with confidence and in good time. This new edition focuses on the impact of online access and the need for the researcher to move seamlessly between traditional and electronic resources.Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Seventh Edition by Amy E.
Sloan is known for its clear, step-by-step instruction in the basics. Using a building-block approach, the textbook breaks material into discrete, readily comprehensible parts. Self-contained chapters on sources make the book flexible for any type of legal research course.Definition of Legal Research.
Legal research is generally the process of finding an answer to a legal question or checking for legal precedent that can be cited in a brief or at trial. Sometimes, legal research can help determine whether a legal issue is a "case of first .
