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Basic Legal Research: Tools and Strategies, Revised Eighth Edition

Authors
  • Amy E. Sloan
Series / Aspen Coursebook Series
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Table of contents
Preface

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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, Revised Eighth Edition breaks material into discrete, readily comprehensible parts. Ideal as a course book or reference, this text emphasizes online research, with targeted coverage of print materials. Its comprehensive coverage and self-contained chapters offer flexibility to fit a variety of course structures. 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 and to apply legal research tools and strategies.

New to the Revised Eighth Edition:
  • New coverage of Westlaw Precision
  • Coverage of the latest Shepard’s and KeyCite features
  • New material on use of generative AI for legal research
Benefits for instructors and students:
  • Clear, step-by-step instruction covering the basics of legal research
  • A building-block approach that breaks the material into discrete and comprehensible parts
  • Self-contained chapters on research sources that make the book adaptable to any type of legal research course
  • End-of-chapter checklists, numerous examples, and summary charts that aid in understanding, retention, and review
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About the authors
Amy E. Sloan
University of Baltimore School of Law

Sloan joined the University of Baltimore School of Law faculty as professor of law in 2001. From 2001 until 2010, she led the Legal Skills Program jointly with Eric B. Easton. Prior to joining the faculty, she taught at The George Washington University Law School, where she directed the Legal Research and Writing Program, and at the Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law. She served as an associate of the George Washington Law Review and as a law clerk to the Hon. William M. Nickerson and the Hon. Edward S. Northrop at the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. As Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Sloan manages academic matters within the school, including scheduling courses, advising students, working with adjunct faculty, and advising the dean and the faculty on curricular matters. Sloan's scholarly interests include legal research and writing, classical and contemporary rhetoric, and appellate practice. She is active in the Association of Legal Writing Directors and is a member of the Pennsylvania and District of Columbia bars.

Product Information
Edition
Eighth Edition
Publication date
2024-04-01
Copyright Year
2024
Pages
352
Connected eBook with Study Center + Paperback
9798889061670
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9798889061687
Subject
Legal Research
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