Pocket Guide to Legal Research

The Pocket Guide to Legal Research is a desk reference for use by paralegal students, practicing paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys. Designed as a comprehensive resource, the easy to understand format allows the user to quickly obtain the answer to many commonly encountered research questions regarding case, statutory, secondary authority, Internet research, and legal citation. A glossary of relevant legal research, and appendices covering court opinion, elements of statute, and a research source chart make this book an invaluable resource for up-to-date information on legal research. Written in a non-technical manner, this book is appropriate for all levels of learners, from paralegal students to practicing professionals.