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The Corpus Juris Civilis: A Guide To Its History And Use, Frederick W. Dingledy
The Corpus Juris Civilis: A Guide To Its History And Use, Frederick W. Dingledy
Library Staff Publications
The Corpus Juris Civilis is indispensable for Roman law research. It is a vital pillar of modern law in many European nations, and influential in other countries. Scholars and lawyers still refer to it today. This valuable publication, however, may seem impenetrable at first, and references to it can be hard to decipher or detect. This guide provides a history of the Corpus Juris Civilis and the forms it has taken, states why it is still an important resource today, and offers some tips and tools for research using it.
A Golden Opportunity: Legal Research Simulation Courses, Leslie A. Street, Shawn G. Nevers
A Golden Opportunity: Legal Research Simulation Courses, Leslie A. Street, Shawn G. Nevers
Library Staff Publications
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A Brief Guide To Finding International Treaties, Jennifer Sekula
A Brief Guide To Finding International Treaties, Jennifer Sekula
Library Staff Publications
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Splitting Hairs: What Subtle Distinctions Teach Us About Authority, Benjamin J. Keele
Splitting Hairs: What Subtle Distinctions Teach Us About Authority, Benjamin J. Keele
Library Staff Publications
Legal researchers constantly deal with issues of authority. Did the police have authority to search the car? Is this court of appeals decision binding authority on my case? What statutes are authoritative in my jurisdiction? These questions are important, and librarians often help find answers. The question of authority that librarians are best equipped to answer, however, is “How authoritative is this source?”
Book Review Of Finding The Answers To Legal Questions, Benjamin J. Keele
Book Review Of Finding The Answers To Legal Questions, Benjamin J. Keele
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Research At Your Own Risk: Free Online Statutory Codes Are Widely Available But Are They Good Enough To Meet Users' Needs?, Paul Hellyer
Research At Your Own Risk: Free Online Statutory Codes Are Widely Available But Are They Good Enough To Meet Users' Needs?, Paul Hellyer
Library Staff Publications
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Six Steps To A Smaller World: Finding International Law From Your Desktop, Jennifer Sekula
Six Steps To A Smaller World: Finding International Law From Your Desktop, Jennifer Sekula
Library Staff Publications
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Nothing Dismal About It: Researching Environmental Law Without Getting Swamped, Jennifer Sekula
Nothing Dismal About It: Researching Environmental Law Without Getting Swamped, Jennifer Sekula
Library Staff Publications
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Book Review Of The Process Of Legal Research, 6th Ed., Paul Hellyer
Book Review Of The Process Of Legal Research, 6th Ed., Paul Hellyer
Library Staff Publications
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Assessing The Influence Of Computer-Assisted Legal Research: A Study Of California Supreme Court Opinions, Paul Hellyer
Assessing The Influence Of Computer-Assisted Legal Research: A Study Of California Supreme Court Opinions, Paul Hellyer
Library Staff Publications
Mr. Hellyer reviews the literature regarding CALR and identifies several hypotheses regarding quantitative differences in the results of print-based research and CALR. He then analyzes California Supreme Court opinions to determine CALR's effect on the quantity, recency, and types of legal authority cited by the court. The data fail to support the commentator's hypotheses.