Legal Research in a Nutshell

by Morris L. Cohen

The Internet has dramatically affected the way legal research is conducted, but finding and using legal resources effectively remains an essential skill for lawyers. This comprehensive but succinct guide covers major primary and secondary sources, including major web resources such as THOMAS and PACER as well as online databases and library materials. Discussion includes coverage of legislative history, administrative law, practice and specialized resources, and research in international and comparative law.

Genres: Nonfiction, Law, Reference, Legal

507 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kass · Rating 2 out of 5]

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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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