One of the few texts to focus entirely on legal research, this fully updated edition of Legal Research provides the "how to" information for identifying key facts and issues in a case, conducting statutory and case law research and analysis, briefing cases, researching secondary authority, determining whether or not a case is on point, conducting electronic legal research and counteranalysis, and citing authority. Designed to help students develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of legal research, the book guides them through each step in the research process, including how to determine what to research, how to identify key facts and terms, what to look for when researching, what to do with the research once it is found, and how to organize research. Each chapter includes examples of every concept and principle discussed, along with a hypothetical fact situation that applies concepts and principles in a real-world setting. The authors demonstrate how to conduct research efficiently without wasting time or duplicating effort and include extensive coverage of primary and secondary research sources, including Internet and computer research, citation format, and case law analysis.
