Legal Research in a Nutshell

by Kent C. Olson

Finding and using legal resources effectively is an essential skill for lawyers. This comprehensive but succinct guide covers major Internet resources as well as online databases and library materials, with almost a hundred illustrations of print and online sources. Several hundred websites are discussed and placed in context for effective and productive use in research. Discussion includes coverage of legislative history, administrative law, specialized and interdisciplinary resources, and research in international and comparative law. Appendices list state research guides and treatises and services by subject.

376 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 2013

Reviews

[Serena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent summary of how to conduct legal research, necessary steps, the best ways to utilize research resources, what the relevancy is of each type, how to prioritize them, and how to know when you’ve found what you need!

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Will help a lot with my job! Full of resources in many different formats.

[lore · Rating 3 out of 5]

helpful as a how-to guide to have on hand when actually doing legal research & not being able to find something but realistically, the book is really dense & there's too much stuff to actually remember after reading it. useful as a guide but not as an actually read, if that makes sense.

[Samuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Clear and comprehensive.