Master the essentials of legal research with a curated guide to law books and study tools.
This authoritative reference helps readers locate, evaluate, and use the core texts that shape law study and practice, from how to find the law to understanding legal terminology and case reporting.
This edition surveys law study in the United States and England, offering annotated bibliographies, topic lists, and guidance on text-books, treatises, case law, statutes, and ethics. It also explains how to build a personal law library, select reliable sources, and navigate the wealth of legal literature for study, study aids, and professional preparation.
- A structured path through law study topics, including histories of the legal profession and the education system.
- Guidance on locating and using text-books, treatises, digests, and casebooks.
- Indexes and bibliographies that help you identify important authors, reporters, and terminology.
- Practical notes on legal ethics, admissions to the bar, and comparative English and American law resources.
Ideal for students beginning legal research, law librarians, and readers seeking a practical overview of the law-book landscape. Ideal for readers of law history, legal education, and library science, as well as those building a focused law- reference collection.