Advanced Legal Research: Process and Practice
Megan Austin, University of Oregon
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Publisher: University of Oregon Libraries
Language: English
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Reviews
The good aspects of the book is that the chapters are concise which will help keep students attention but perhaps a few more chapters would be helpful in assisting with the subject matter. read more
The good aspects of the book is that the chapters are concise which will help keep students attention but perhaps a few more chapters would be helpful in assisting with the subject matter.
The chapters appear to be well written and error free.
The text is relevant but newer sources and recent examples will need to updated over time, which may be time consuming rather than a quick edit.
The terminology used is straight forward and comprehensive, which is a postive aspect for students.
The text is organized well and seems thoughts are presented in a logical manner.
The book is structured in a manageable way making is easy to read, and includes several client scenarios and sample assignments. This is good for the student learning process.
The text is structured and organized well. The material presented is not overwhelming.
While the text could use some images or charts to explain a topic, how it is currently presented does not create distractions or confusion.
Text is written well.
There is a section on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This chapter is well written and provides an excellent example of DEI issues in the workplace, which I think is relevant and critical to the subject matter.
This text discusses advanced legal research, but it is written in a comprehensive way for those who may not be as familiar with the subject material.
Table of Contents
- Advanced Legal Research: Process and Practice
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Overview of the Research Process and Legal Analysis
- Client Scenario
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Topics
- Weekly Research Journal Entries
- Research Log Assignment
- Final Project
- Offline Preparation for Research
- Finding and Using Secondary Sources
- Finding and Using Enacted Law (Statutes and Ordinances)
- Finding and Using Case Law
- Finding and Using Administrative Law
- Finding and Using Legislative Law
- Updating, Reading, Analyzing, and Organizing Sources
Ancillary Material
Submit ancillary resourceAbout the Book
Written for students and instructors in an advanced legal research course, this book uses the steps of the legal research process to facilitate skills practice, collaboration, and reflection. It proposes a hypothetical as a basis for practicing the research process steps and encourages students and instructors to contribute other hypotheticals. The text also includes sample assignments, demonstration videos, and discussion and reflection questions, with opportunities for students and instructors to contribute additional questions. This text uses an approach that emphasizes student reflection on the development of research skills, with the benefit of repeated and consistent formative feedback.
About the Contributors
Author
Megan Austin, University of Oregon
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Allia Service