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Introduction to legal research
This guide is designed to help you research a legal problem. There is a tab for each step of the process which lists resources which will help you with that step.
Click on the tabs to the left, or the links below, to access information about these steps to researching a legal problem:
Step 1- Identify the general theories and defenses
Step 2- Explain the legal theories and defenses
Step 3- Identify the issue, asking what is debatable
Step 4- Argue both sides
Step 5- Decide using the best cases and reasons
Step 6- Consider the consequences
Handouts
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Solving a Case ProblemA handout keyed to the six steps of the case problem assignment. Suggests what sources to consult for each step.
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Resources in LawLists legal resources by type (e.g. code, reporter, etc.) with legal abbreviations for citations purposes.
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Law Source ListAn alphabetic list of legal resources in our collection with legal abbreviations for citations purposes. This list is more complete.
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Legal Citation Style GuideStyle guide based on Bluebook legal citation style.