About This Book

Researching the Law: Finding What You Need When You Need It, 4th Edition

Researching the Law: Finding What You Need When You Need It, 4th Edition, is a comprehensive guide designed to help students navigate the complexities of legal research. This book is a go-to resource for law students and educators, offering a detailed exploration of contemporary legal research principles.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by law students and instructors in legal research courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of legal research, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.

History and Editions

The 4th edition of Researching the Law has been updated to address the latest functionality of Westlaw, Lexis, and Bloomberg Law. This edition includes targeted research examples to illustrate common search techniques and thorough explanations of techniques for drafting effective word searches. The book has been a trusted resource for many years, providing students with the tools they need to efficiently filter a vast quantity of available information.

Author and Other Works

Amy E. Sloan is the author of Researching the Law: Finding What You Need When You Need It, 4th Edition. Amy Sloan is widely respected for her clear, concise explanations of essential research sources. Her approach to legal research is flexible and adaptable to the rapidly changing research environment. Sloan's expertise in guiding students through the process of defining research questions, pre-filtering content, conducting research using various search techniques, and establishing post-search criteria for filtering results makes this book an indispensable tool for law students.

Key Features

Contemporary Approach: The book guides students through a decidedly contemporary approach to legal research, reflecting the way lawyers do research today.
Efficient Information Filtering: Students learn how to locate and identify the most pertinent and authoritative information available with the greatest possible expedience.
Clear Explanations: Sloan's clear, concise explanations of essential research sources make complex concepts easy to understand.
Research Flowcharts: Part III contains research flowcharts to help students plan research strategies for different types of research projects.
Practice Questions and Resources: The Connected eBook with Study Center on CasebookConnect includes lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

ISBN-13: 9798886144208
eBook Access Code: Available for purchase from various retailers, providing lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities.

Publication Details

Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Publication Date: February 9, 2023
Number of Pages: Varies (digital format)
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

3rd Edition: Available through Aspen Publishing and other retailers
Related ISBNs:
9798886144208 (eBook)
9798886144222 (eBook Access Code)
9798886144208 (Paperback)

Rental Options:

Researching the Law: Finding What You Need When You Need It, 4th Edition, is available for rental from various retailers. This option provides students with access to the book for a specified period, making it an affordable choice for those who need temporary access.

Additional Resources

For more information or to purchase the book, visit the publisher's site or eCampus.com. The Connected eBook with Study Center on CasebookConnect offers a comprehensive set of tools and resources designed to support students in their legal research endeavors.