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.

Finding the Law, 12th Edition (American Casebooks)

Berring, Robert

Edinger, Elizabeth

Law Practice

West Academic Publishing

Providing a basic introduction to international legal research for the nonspecialist, Hoffman and Berring’s International Legal Research in a Nutshell offers guidance through the unfamiliar pathways of research using international legal materials and demystifies the world of treaties. Because it is aimed at the nonspecialist, the text provides straightforward background information on the United Nations and the European Union and includes guidance using the documents and legal materials of these institutions. It includes extensive links to the rich world of Web resources, but it also describes paper research tools that remain important in this field.

International Legal Research in a Nutshell (Nutshells)

Hoffman, Marci

Two video tapes, each approximately one hour in length, are a valuable addition to the Berring Legal Research for the 21st Century video series. They explain advanced legal research techniques; including the latest web-based research sources and strategies; in two of today's hottest, fastest-changing areas of legal research.

Berring's Legal Research for the 21st Century:Adv Research 6-7: Interna Law and Foreign Law (VHS)

Four video tapes, each approximately one hour in length. These tapes explain advanced legal research techniques; including the latest web-based research sources and strategies; in four of today's fastest-changing areas of legal research.

Legal Research for the 21st Century: Advanced Research, Tapes 6-9—Set (Video Series)

Berring's Legal Research, Legal Information and the First Year of Law School is part of the Sum &amp; Substance Audio Series. In this 3.5 hour audio CD set, Professor Robert C. Berring will lead you step-by-step through every topic in Legal Research, Legal Information and the First Year of Law School. Sum &amp; Substance Audio CD Series allows you to assimilate the essentials of the course at your convenience - listen while working, commuting, exercising or just relaxing. The information and ideas you struggled with previously are now brought to life simply and succinctly. The CD provides Quick Reference Indexing, allowing you to quickly locate every topic in the entire recording. Also provided are exam tips to maximize your performance and Lifetime guarantee. These CD’s are time saving, convenient and effective. For more information visit the companion site.

Legal Research (Sum + Substance CD Series) (Outstanding Professor Series)

This text provides a basic introduction to legal information and legal research. Designed for first-semester, first-year law students, provides a readable introduction to what first-year students need to know. This work does not provide comprehensive coverage of legal materials, and is not designed to replace traditional legal texts. Instead, it seeks to provide an easy-to-read introduction for the new law student. For more information visit the companion site.

Legal Research Survival Manual (American Casebook Series)

Sharpen research skills and discover the resources available for efficient legal research. Text covers court reports, case verification, case finding, statutes, constitutional law, legislative history, administrative and executive publications, court rules, and practices. Considers looseleaf services, legal periodicals, encyclopedias, and English and commonwealth materials, as well as foreign and comparative law. Also illustrates research strategies.

How to Find the Law (HORNBOOK SERIES STUDENT EDITION)

Cohen, Morris L.

Olson, Kent C.

West Group

Characteristics of American Law and Legal Resources; Court Reports; Shepard's Citations; Online Updating Tools; West Key-Number Digests; ALR Annotations; Federal Statutory Research; State Statutory Research; Local Law Sources; Constitutional Law; Legislative History; Administrative Regulations and Decisions; Court Rules; Practice Materials; Looseleaf Services; Legal Periodicals; Periodical Indexes; Legal Encyclopedias; Restatements; Texts; Legal Dictionaries; Directories; Formbooks; Nonlegal Research Sources; Treaties; International Law; International Organizations; English Legal Research; Canadian Legal Research; Foreign and Comparative Law; Research Strategies.

How to Find the Law (American Casebook Series)

This Nutshell provides a basic introduction to international and foreign legal research for the non-specialist. It offers guidance through the unfamiliar pathways of research using international and non-US legal legal materials and demystifies the world of treaties and international case law. Since it’s aimed at the non-specialist, it provides straight-forward background information on the United Nations and the European Union and includes guidance using the documents and legal materials of these institutions. There are extensive links to the rich world of Web resources, but it also describes print research tools that remain important in this field. Finally, it sets out a road map for approaching a research problem involving international, foreign and comparative law. Additional teaching materials are available for this title, and include online links to research sources noted in the book: 
<ul>
<li>Appendix A: Comprehensive List of Sources</li>
<li>Appendix B: Websites Containing National Law </li>
<li>Appendix C: Web Treaty Collections</li>
<li>Appendix D: Planning Your Research and Organizational Tools </li>
</ul>

This text and the accompanying videos provide a basic introduction to the mysteries of legal research, giving the new legal researcher the tools necessary for success. The title Legal Research Survival Manual is chosen with care. The work does not provide comprehensive coverage of legal materials, and is not designed to replace traditional legal texts. Instead, it is an easy-to-read introduction for students at the very start of their career. It is designed to be an approachable resource to launch them into the first year of law school or as a legal research refresher for those starting their first jobs or internships. The videos can be watched in conjunction with the book or separately. Video topics include: 
<ul>
<li>Structure of US Court System</li>
<li>How Cases Came to be Published</li>
<li>The Parts of a Judicial Opinion</li>
<li>How to Read a Judicial Opinion</li>
<li>Overview of the Online Systems</li>
<li>Hints for Online Case Searching</li>
<li>Citators and How They Can Save You</li>
<li>Bluebook Citation and You</li>
<li>Legislation―What You Need to Know</li>
<li>Administrative Law and Legislative History</li>
<li>Secondary Sources</li>
<li>Research Strategy</li>
</ul>

The Legal Research Survival Manual with Video Modules (Academic and Career Success Series)

Levy,Michael

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Books by Berring, Robert

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Finding the Law, 12th Edition (American Casebooks)

International Legal Research in a Nutshell (Nutshells)

Berring's Legal Research for the 21st Century:Adv Research 6-7: Interna Law and Foreign Law (VHS)

Legal Research for the 21st Century: Advanced Research, Tapes 6-9—Set (Video Series)

Legal Research (Sum + Substance CD Series) (Outstanding Professor Series)

Legal Research Survival Manual (American Casebook Series)

How to Find the Law (HORNBOOK SERIES STUDENT EDITION)

How to Find the Law (American Casebook Series)

International Legal Research in a Nutshell (Nutshells)

The Legal Research Survival Manual with Video Modules (Academic and Career Success Series)