Researching and tracing information is an essential skill that students need to master if they want to succeed both in their legal studies and in their future careers. A practical guide to effective legal research, this new edition presents the information on a step-by-step format leading students through the world of legal research both in a law library and researching online.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- A practical guide to researching, tracing and understanding legal information, including UK, EU and ECHR materials
- Helps users find the material they need with the minimum of effort, and to use it with confidence – essential skills for every law student
- Presents the information in a step-by-step format, leading the reader through the world of legal research from using a law library to searching online
- Includes coverage of current awareness websites and legal blogs, including Westlaw UK, Lexis Nexis Professional, BAILII, Europa and TSO
- Uses examples from Law Reports, Acts, Halsbury's, Current Law, Hansard and European materials from the Official Journal, Eur-Lex and the European Court of Justice
- Contains Tip Boxes highlighting important points to remember
- Appendices include Abbreviations list of Reports, Series and Journals, Summary of Sources for English Law, Online Sources of Scots, Northern Ireland and International Law.
