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Learning Legal Research Charles P. Nemeth

Learning Legal Research By Charles P. Nemeth

Learning Legal Research by Charles P. Nemeth


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Learning Legal Research: A How-to Manual by Charles P. Nemeth

For undergraduate courses in Legal Research, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, and Political Science.

Using a hands-on approach, this text provides students with an easy and comfortable way to learn about the processes, materials, and environment of legal research. It contains an introductory overview of a law library collection, allows students to conduct research without visiting an actual library, and explains—with simple language and exercises—the many methods of legal research.

Learning Legal Research Reviews

" . . . very engaging and encouraging for students who will he novices in the field of legal research . . . the first part of the text that covers definitions of lacy, introduction to research, citation methods and analysis is very good ... the sheer volume of assignments is wonderful." — Sait Reese Tarhan, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

" . . . very good examples . . ." — William Covington, Edmunds Community College

"This text does cover all the topics that are normally covered in a legal research and writing course at the undergraduate level." — Adam Epstein, Central Michigan University

About Charles P. Nemeth

Charles P. Nemeth JD., Ph.D., LL.M., is the Director of Graduate Criminal Justice/Legal Studies, Director of the Institute of Law and Public Policy, and Director of Program Development at RET at the California University of Pennsylvania. Hope I. Haywood, MBA, is also at the Institute of Law and Public Policy.

Table of Contents

I. LEGAL RESEARCH-PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS.

 1. Introduction to Legal Research.
 2. Analysis and Research Methods: The Most Important Tasks.
 3. Citation Method.

II. FINDING TOOLS.

 4. The Index: Legal Research's Most Powerful Tool.
 5. Digests—A Remarkable Finding Tool.
 6. Computer Assisted Legal Research CALR.

III. SECONDARY RESOURCES.

 7. Law Books, Texts, Services and Periodical.
 8. Legal Encyclopedias and Dictionaries.
 9. ALR Series: The American Law Reports.

IV. PRIMARY RESOURCES.

10. Case Law Analysis.
11. Statutes and Legislative Resources.
12. Government Regulations/Administrative Law.

V. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS.

13. Updating the Law.
14. Government Materials, Publications, and Compilations.
15. Writing Applications in the Law and Justice Field.

Additional information

CIN0130450340VG
9780130450340
0130450340
Learning Legal Research: A How-to Manual by Charles P. Nemeth
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
2004-12-02
496
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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