Legal Research
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There are seven years of transcripts on the official [http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts.html Supreme Court] site. | There are seven years of transcripts on the official [http://www.supremecourtus.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts.html Supreme Court] site. | ||
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| + | ==Federal Courts== | ||
| + | In addition to the Supreme Court, the US Federal Courts system includes U.S. Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts. They are arranged into 94 judicial districts, grouped into 12 regional circuits. In LexisNexis Academic, you can search for federal cases by circuit. You can also search for state cases within each circuit. | ||
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| + | ===Related Resources=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.uscourts.gov/about.html U.S. Courts] website provides explanation and maps of the federal court system. | ||
==Briefs from Lower Courts== | ==Briefs from Lower Courts== | ||
| − | LexisNexis Academic does cover the briefs and pleadings of courts other than the U.S. Supreme Court. This type of material is available to law schools in Lexis.com. Some courts provide briefs online. There's a nice summary on [http://www.llrx.com/features/briefsonline.htm#freebyjurisdiction LLRX] | + | LexisNexis Academic does not cover the briefs and pleadings of courts other than the U.S. Supreme Court. This type of material is available to law schools in Lexis.com. Some courts provide briefs online. There's a nice summary on [http://www.llrx.com/features/briefsonline.htm#freebyjurisdiction LLRX] |
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==Federal Codes and Regulations== | ==Federal Codes and Regulations== | ||
| − | Did you know you can browse the US Code in LexisNexis Academic? The following is a list of browsable sources related to the USCS that you can access by entering their names (in quotes) in the Find option under the Sources tab. | + | Did you know you can browse the US Code in LexisNexis Academic? The following is a list of browsable sources related to the USCS that you can access using the links provided or by entering their names (in quotes) in the Find option under the Sources tab. |
| − | USCS - Constitution of the United States | + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=6450 USCS - Constitution of the United States] |
| − | United States Code Service - Titles 1 through 50 | + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=6362 United States Code Service - Titles 1 through 50] |
| − | USCS - Federal Rules Annotated | + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=6331 USCS - Federal Rules Annotated] |
| − | USCS - International Conventions | + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=11397 USCS - International Conventions] |
| − | USCS-Title 26;Internal Revenue Code Annotated | + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=6182 USCS-Title 26;Internal Revenue Code Annotated] |
| − | CFR - Code of Federal Regulations | + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=5154 CFR - Code of Federal Regulations] |
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==State Codes, Statutes, and Regulations== | ==State Codes, Statutes, and Regulations== | ||
| − | Use the | + | Use the State Statutes, Codes & Regulations Search Form inside the Legal tab in LexisNexis Academic, or browse under Publication Type in the source directory to select the correct source for your state. |
===Related Resources=== | ===Related Resources=== | ||
[http://liberty.widener.edu/Academics/Libraries/Wolfgram_Memorial_Library/Need_Help_/Research_by_Subject_Area_/Legislation_Finding_Aid/6449/ Widner University Legislation Finding Aid] | [http://liberty.widener.edu/Academics/Libraries/Wolfgram_Memorial_Library/Need_Help_/Research_by_Subject_Area_/Legislation_Finding_Aid/6449/ Widner University Legislation Finding Aid] | ||
| + | ===Related Resources=== | ||
| + | *[http://liberty.widener.edu/Academics/Libraries/Wolfgram_Memorial_Library/Need_Help_/Research_by_Subject_Area_/Legislation_Finding_Aid/6449/ Widner University Legislation Finding Aid] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/infopro/zimmerman/default.aspx Zimmerman's Research Guide] is an online encyclopedia for legal researchers, providing an excellent guide to resources for hundreds of legal topics. | ||
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| − | === | + | ==Legal Reference== |
| − | [http:// | + | LexisNexis Academic contains several dictionaries and reference sources for US and international law. *Off-campus users should read the article [[About Subscription Links]]. |
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| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=153083 American Jurisprudence 2d Edition] or [http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=153083 Browse] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=170950 Ballentine's Law Dictionary, 3rd Edition] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=169268 Bieber's Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=304964 Canadian Legal Words and Phrases] or [http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/toc?shr=t&csi=304964 Browse] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=169710 Dahl's French-English Law Dictionary] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=7632 Dahl's Spanish-English Law Dictionary] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=7632 A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=154071 Halsbury's Laws of England Monthly Review] | ||
| + | *[http://www.lexisnexis.com/us/lnacademic/api/version1/sf?shr=t&sfi=AC00NBGenSrch&csi=169708 Modern Dictionary for the Legal Profession] | ||
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[[Category: Research help]] | [[Category: Research help]] | ||
[[Category: Legal Research]] | [[Category: Legal Research]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:29, 17 March 2011
Research Guide
Contents |
[edit] U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Cases and Briefs are available on LexisNexis Academic, under the Legal tab.
LexisNexis also publishes Landmark Briefs & Arguments of the Supreme Court of the United States: Constitutional Law, which provides more comprehensive coverage of materials related to selected cases. The most significant difference from the material available on LexisNexis Academic is the inclusion of Oral Arguments.
[edit] Related Resources
There are seven years of transcripts on the official Supreme Court site.
[edit] Federal Courts
In addition to the Supreme Court, the US Federal Courts system includes U.S. Courts of Appeals, U.S. District Courts, Bankruptcy Courts. They are arranged into 94 judicial districts, grouped into 12 regional circuits. In LexisNexis Academic, you can search for federal cases by circuit. You can also search for state cases within each circuit.
[edit] Related Resources
- U.S. Courts website provides explanation and maps of the federal court system.
[edit] Briefs from Lower Courts
LexisNexis Academic does not cover the briefs and pleadings of courts other than the U.S. Supreme Court. This type of material is available to law schools in Lexis.com. Some courts provide briefs online. There's a nice summary on LLRX
[edit] Federal Codes and Regulations
Did you know you can browse the US Code in LexisNexis Academic? The following is a list of browsable sources related to the USCS that you can access using the links provided or by entering their names (in quotes) in the Find option under the Sources tab.
[edit] Related Resources
GPO Access has CFR and USC.
Cornell University has a guide to the US Code Popular Names of Acts
[edit] State Codes, Statutes, and Regulations
Use the State Statutes, Codes & Regulations Search Form inside the Legal tab in LexisNexis Academic, or browse under Publication Type in the source directory to select the correct source for your state.
[edit] Related Resources
Widner University Legislation Finding Aid
[edit] Related Resources
- Widner University Legislation Finding Aid
- Zimmerman's Research Guide is an online encyclopedia for legal researchers, providing an excellent guide to resources for hundreds of legal topics.
[edit] Legal Reference
LexisNexis Academic contains several dictionaries and reference sources for US and international law. *Off-campus users should read the article About Subscription Links.
- American Jurisprudence 2d Edition or Browse
- Ballentine's Law Dictionary, 3rd Edition
- Bieber's Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations
- Canadian Legal Words and Phrases or Browse
- Dahl's French-English Law Dictionary
- Dahl's Spanish-English Law Dictionary
- A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
- Halsbury's Laws of England Monthly Review
- Modern Dictionary for the Legal Profession