Impeccable Research, A Concise Guide to Mastering Legal Research Skills (Coursebook)

Osbeck, Mark

ISBN 10: 0314202722 / ISBN 13: 9780314202727

Published by West Academic Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Impeccable Research, A Concise Guide to Mastering Legal Research Skills (Coursebook)
• Publisher: West Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0314202722
• ISBN 13: 9780314202727
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This book stresses a systematic, problem-solving approach to legal research. It sets out a clear, step-by-step research strategy that guides students through the research process. The book also includes a section on tips for avoiding common research pitfalls, a troubleshooting guide for helping students overcome the occasional problems that may crop up in their legal research projects, and a summary of the various primary and secondary sources of law and their use. This book serves as a reference guide for law students and young lawyers, as well as an innovative classroom text on legal research.

About the Author

Mark K. Osbeck is a professor in the Legal Practice Program at the University of Michigan Law School, where he teaches legal research and other lawyering skills. He also serves as a law-firm consultant on complex commercial litigation matters. Prior to joining the faculty at Michigan, Professor Osbeck practiced law for 15 years, first in Washington, D.C., and then in Denver, Colorado, where he was a partner with a large law firm.