Key Books: A list of useful legal research textbooks that can be used in addition to prescribed resources. Study Guides: Links to short thematic guides for commercial legal publishers, including case notes and question-and-answer study guides. By familiarizing yourself with Google Legal Scholar, it will be easier for you to find what you need. You can even give your own advice. Just make sure you use Google Legal Scholar responsibly, as it`s not as robust as some of the established legal research tools. Google Legal Scholar is a free legal research platform with an easy-to-use interface that is perfect for many individual and small law firms looking to complement their existing legal research tools. While Google Legal Scholar is not a “complete” library of case law, it does offer an impressive range of information. A Google law search can uncover legal cases from the 1650s, state appeal cases since 1950, and federal court, appeal, tax and bankruptcy cases since 1923 and more. A Google legal search is a great way for any lawyer to dig into their case while avoiding the costs associated with more established legal research tools. Legal Writing Skills: Provides links to useful books and resources on legal writing skills. Always access legal subscription databases through the A-to-z databases, catalog, or library resource guide. Simply enter your Deakin Single Sign-On credentials. Your first steps in legal research: This section is the first place you should start.
It represents the difference between primary and secondary sources of law. There are also helpful videos on how to develop important research skills. Legal research databases and/or books are a necessary effort for law firms. However, many law firms are looking for alternatives such as Google Legal Scholar as a free addition to their existing legal research tools when lawyers need to conduct basic research. Unit Help: Custom library resource guides for specific unit codes. Some databases use cookies and/or pop-up messages. Be sure to enable pop-ups for these databases in your Internet browser. For more information, visit the Browser and recommended settings page.
Avoid using Google to access a subscription database, as you may encounter paywalls. Google Legal Scholar has many advantages and disadvantages. Let`s take a look at some of them: clicking on the FIND IT @ DEAKIN link will give you a link to other databases, the library website and other possible sources. Like many new tools, Google Legal Scholar makes lawyers` jobs easier. But lawyers need to be careful when moving forward, because every new tool has its pitfalls. If you have problems with the browser, Deakin University IT recommends the Mozilla Firefox browser. For more information, visit the Browser and recommended settings page. If you`re ready to experiment with Google Legal Scholar, here are some tips on how to get the most out of the tool. FIND IT @ DEAKIN offers you possible ways to find the full text of the article if it is not available in the full text of the database you are using. Sometimes you`ll see a FIND IT@DEAKIN link when searching for journal articles, and the full text isn`t immediately available.
Current knowledge: How to keep abreast of new developments in law, as well as a list of recent acquisitions. Basic Case Law Search with Google Scholar from the Wisconsin State Law Library on Vimeo. International treaties: This section contains useful resources on Australian contracts, links to important contracts, and examples of SEO styles.