Title:
Researching and writing in law
Author:
Hutchinson, Terry C. M.
ISBN:
9780455226781
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Edition:
3rd ed.
Publication Information:
Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co. (Thomson Reuters), c2010.
Physical Description:
xiii, 514 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Previous ed.: 2006.
Contents:
Pt. I: Formulating and writing your legal research project. 1. Setting the scene: research and writing in context -- 2. Standard doctrinal research methodologies -- 3. Additional legal research frameworks -- 4. Basic electronic research techniques -- 5. Social science methodologies for lawyers -- 6. Formulating a research topic -- 7. Refining the topic -- 8. Legal writing basics -- Pt. II: Checklists for locating and validating the law. 1. General - how do you find -- 2. Australia - how do you find -- 3. Australian Capital Territory - how do you find -- 4. New South Wales - how do you find -- 5. Northern Territory - how do you find -- 6. Queensland - how do you find -- 7. South Australia - how do you find -- 8. Tasmania - how do you find -- 9. Victori - how do you find -- 10. Western australia - how do you find -- 11. England - how do you find -- 12. Canada - how do you find -- 13. United States - how do you find -- 14. European Union law - how do you find -- 15. New Zealand - how do you find -- 16. India - how do you find.
Abstract:
Researching and Writing in Law, 3rd Edition is an updated research guide, mapping the developments that have taken place and providing the keys to the fundamental electronic sources of legal research, especially those now available on the web, as well as exploring traditional doctrinal methodologies. Included in this edition are extensive checklists for locating and validating the law in Australia, England, Canada, the United States, New Zealand, India and the European Union.
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