Law and Legal Studies
Legal research sources
The following resources are books and web pages that provide guidance on how to conduct legal research.
- Law Library of Congress Guide to Law Online"Access quick guides to legal research techniques and tools compiled by research specialists from the Law Library of Congress."
- Beginners' GuidesBlog postings by Library of Congress Law Librarians outlining the process of conducting legal research in various subjects.
- Legislative Source BookA collection of links and documents explaining the federal legislative process and providing research guidance. Law Librarians' Society of Washington, DC.
Legal Research in a Nutshell by Call Number: Ref. desk KF240 .C54 2016ISBN: 9781634604628Publication Date: 201612th edition.
Sources of American Law: An Introduction to Legal Research by Call Number: e-BookPublication Date: 20162nd edition.
Massachusetts Legal Research by Call Number: KFM2475 .B58 2016ISBN: 9781611637618Publication Date: 2016
Handbook of Legal Research in Massachusetts by Call Number: KFM2475 .H36 2009ISBN: 1575895358Publication Date: ongoing
- Law Library of Congress Legal Research InstituteA collection of U.S. law webinars, foreign law webinars, and online resources offered by the Law Library of Congress.
