Finding the Law

by Robert C. Berring, Elizabeth Edinger

This book provides a comprehensive treatment of print and digital sources of legal information, concentrating on the basics of legal research covered by most law school courses. The book serves as both a text and a reference guide for legal researchers. It covers the context of legal research and includes information on state legal research guides; bibliographies; court reports; case verification and updating; case finding; and sources of federal regulatory agency rules, regulations, and adjudications. It offers guidance on how to read a case and deal with legal authority and provides up-to-date information via a corresponding Web site.

Genres: Reference, Law

460 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent guide on legal research.

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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