Legal research : a practitioner's handbook / Peter Clinch ; with contributions by James Mullan.
2010
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Author
Title
Legal research : a practitioner's handbook / Peter Clinch ; with contributions by James Mullan.
Published
London : Wildy, Simmonds & Hill, 2010.
Call Number
KD392 .C64 2010
ISBN
9780854900640 (pbk.)
0854900640 (pbk.)
0854900640 (pbk.)
Description
xii, 443 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)498134735
Summary
This reference provides practical advice on many aspects of effective legal research. It covers problem identification and analysis, sources and how to make the presentation of results of legal research more effective.
Note
This reference provides practical advice on many aspects of effective legal research. It covers problem identification and analysis, sources and how to make the presentation of results of legal research more effective.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
List of figures
vii
Introduction
ix
Acknowledgements
xi
pt. A
Before Touching a Keyboard or Opening a Book
1
1.
Where to Start the Research
3
2.
Which Sources to Use
15
3.
How to Choose the Sources
19
pt. B
Selecting the Right Source and Using it Effectively
27
4.
General Law Encyclopedias
29
5.
Legislation
43
6.
Case Law
89
7.
Procedural Law
119
8.
Words and Phrases
143
9.
Updating Known Law
153
10.
Commentary on the Law
189
11.
Pre-legislative Proposals
199
12.
Other Official Information
207
13.
Where to Find Legal Information not Available within your Firm or Chambers
211
14.
Business Information
219
15.
Information about People and Personalities Connected with the Law
235
16.
Lucky Dip!
253
pt. C
Presenting the Results Effectively
257
17.
Writing to Impress
259
Appendices
267
1.
Lists of Abbreviations
269
2.
What Does this Technical Term Mean?
305
3.
Court Directions Relating to Legal Research
351
4.
Using Databases Better
369
5.
Popular Names Index to UK Cases and EU Legislation and Cases
373
6.
Buying Legal Information
421
Index of Published Materials
431
Index to Databases and Organisations
441