Legal Research in a Nutshell

by Morris L. Cohen, Kent C. Olson

This text will introduce you to the dramatic transformation in legal research created by the electronic revolution. This edition focuses on using online databases, CD-ROM and Internet-based resources. The basic organization of our text mirrors the structure of both the law school curriculum and the legal literature. We begin with case law and statutes and then work out to secondary sources and other research tools. We also include discussion of international and comparative law materials. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law, Reference, Legal

397 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kass]

We were required to read this for a Legal Research course and were provided access through an online database - html webpage format rather than a regular book or e-book format. Maybe that was part of the problem. Mostly I found it weird that there was a book on conducting research. Kind of which there was something like this for anthropology/archaeology - maybe I’d be more engaged... overall found the information hard to retain and incredibly dull.

[Christa]

Had to read this for class. Very comprehensive and detailed information for anyone doing legal research and archiving. However, it works best if the organization or library has Westlaw or LexisNexus databases to help navigate your search.

[Dauf]

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