| Title: |
A Layperson's Guide to Legal Research. |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Garrison, Judy; Hickey, LadyJane; Stillman, Garry; Wise, Steven; Saint Mary's Univ., San Antonio, TX. Sarita Kenedy East Law Library. |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
41 |
| Publication Date: |
2000 |
| Document Type: |
Guides - Non-Classroom |
| Descriptors: |
College Libraries; Court Litigation; Federal Legislation; Federal Regulation; Higher Education; Law Libraries; Reference Materials; Research Skills; Research Tools; Search Strategies; State Legislation; State Regulation |
| Geographic Terms: |
Texas |
| Abstract: |
This document provides a layperson's introductory guide to researching primary legal materials, as well as using secondary research tools, in the Sarita Kenedy East Law Library at St. Mary's University (Texas). The guide includes the following sections: (1) Guide to Legal Abbreviations; (2) How To Find a Law Journal Article; (3) Legal Dictionaries and Encyclopedias; (4) Citing the Law; (5) Citations; (6) Double or Parallel Citations; (7) How To Find a U.S. Supreme Court Case; (8) How To Find a Federal Case; (9) How To Find a Federal Statute: Bills and Public Laws; (10) How To Find a Federal Statute: Federal Codes; (11) How To Find Regulations in the Federal Register; (12) How To Find Regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations; (13) How To Find a Texas Case; (14) How To Find Texas Statutes and Codes; (15) How To Find a Case from a State Other Than Texas; and (16) Texas Administrative Regulations. (MES) |
| Entry Date: |
2001 |
| Accession Number: |
ED446774 |
| Database: |
ERIC |