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Legal Research

Covering the basics of legal research

This Guide's Contents

  1. Sources in Legal Research
    Use this page to get a basic understanding of the kinds of documents to look for when doing legal research.
  2. Developing Keywords for Legal Research
    Use this if you are having trouble brainstorming terms for your keyword searches. 
  3. HeinOnline
    Tips and tricks specifically aimed at improving legal research in HeinOnline.
  4. Google Scholar
    Tips and tricks specifically aimed at improving legal research in Google Scholar
  5. Citing Cases
    Help understanding how to cite cases using the Bluebook Guide.