Legal Research (Cavendish Legal Skills)

by David Stott (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.56

  The skill of legal research is central to the everyday work of lawyers. The effective lawyer must be able to update legal knowledge constantly in the most efficient way. This book describes three stages in the process of legal research: planning,implementation and presentation. It details the standard research bibliographies, both library and computer based, and introduces the reader to the standard practitioners research works. It is illustrated throughout with diagrams and practical exercises. The text has been fully revised for the second edition and includes, in particular, up to date information on the use of computer databases and the internet.

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $13.19

  Designed to give a grounding in effective communication, research and problem-solving skills, the Legal Skills series aims to blend theory and practice by encouraging the reader to think through particular problems. Each book provides a theoretical framework for understanding the specific skills, reinforcing this with practical exercises to develop the reader's grasp of how these skills are used. The skill of legal research is central to the everyday work of lawyers. This book describes three stages in the process of legal research: planning, implementation and presentation. It details the standard research bibliographies and introduces standard practitioners' research works.