Effective Legal Research, 4th Edition

Author: John Knowles
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K._
ISBN: 9780414051911

Previous Edition ISBN: 9780414022942
Published In: February 2016
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Researching and tracing information is an essential skill that students need to master if they want to succeed both in their studies and in their future careers. Effective Legal Research is a practical guide to researching or tracing legal information effectively.

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
Explains how to research EU and ECHR materials
Incorporates examples of Law Reports, Acts, Halsbury’s, Current Law, Hansard and European materials from the Official Journal, Eur-Lex and the European Court of Justice
Includes coverage of current awareness websites and legal blogs
Includes detailed coverage of online sources of UK official publications
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

Making the most of a law library
Using online sources of law
Law reports
Legislation
Journals
UK official publications
How to find information on a subject
European Union law
Appendices

John Knowles is the Law Librarian at the Main Library at Queen’s University Belfast. He is the author of the Second edition of Effective Legal Research

“Perfect companion for the legal research required for the GDL and LPC. Should be required pre-course reading. Highly recommended!”

Customer Review, Amazon.co.uk

“This book provides a clear, step-by-step guide to performing legal research. A range of potential sources is considered (e.g. online databases, Halsbury's publications, case listings, journals and textbooks), with suggestions as to how each should be used to optimise search results. Very useful to keep with one whenever conducting legal research particularly for those, like me, who are just beginning a career in law.”

Dr. William A. Evans (Oxford, UK), Amazon.co.uk

“You will find this book a valuable companion to your studies”

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