Finding the Law : An Abridged Edition of How to Find the Law

by Robert C. Berring, Elizabeth A. Edinger

The new Eleventh Edition of Finding the Law concentrates on the basic elements of the legal research enterprise. Finding the Law, Eleventh Edition covers materials on the following The context of legal research; Court reports; Case verification and updating; Case finding; Statutes; Legislative history; Constitutional law; Administrative and executive publications; court rules and practice; Secondary authority; research strategies.

Genres: Reference, Law

393 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Elizabeth]

While this is an absolutely solid text on legal research, there's not a chance that I'll be finishing it since I'm wrapping up my brief flirtation with law librarianship this coming Friday. That said, were I to return to the law, I would give this another try.

[Courtney]

Decent guide on legal research.

[Carrie]

breaks down how to find court cases on state and federal level (using print and Westlaw). Offers overview of legal profession, terminology.