Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies (Aspen Coursebook Series)

Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies (Aspen Coursebook Series)

This best-selling coursebook on legal research is known for its clear, step-by-step instruction in the basics. Using a building-block approach, Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Sixth Edition breaks material into discrete, readily comprehensible parts. Self-contained chapters on sources make the book flexible for any type of legal research course. Useful pedagogy throughout the text includes end-of-chapter checklists, clear examples, and summary charts. Helpful sample pages and examples of research sources guide students through the presentation, and an accompanying workbook provides exercises to test comprehension.</p><p>Key Features of the Sixth Edition:</p><p><ul><li>Clear, step-by-step instruction covering the basics of legal research</li><li>A building-block approach that breaks the material into discrete and comprehensible parts</li><li>Self-contained chapters on research sources that make the book adaptable to any type of legal research course</li><li>End-of-chapter checklists, numerous examples, and summary charts that aid in understanding, retention, and review</li><li>Updated sample pages, screen shots, and references to research sources</li><li> Completely revised material throughout, providing thorough instruction in the features and use of the main research platforms. Its updated coverage includes WestlawNext, Lexis Advance, and Bloomberg Law.</li></ul></p>