Nemes & Coss’ Effective Legal Research 9th ed

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This practical book is an indispensable guide to mastering the techniques and strategies that are vital for successful legal research and writing. The author canvasses a wide variety of electronic and print-based resources relevant to Australian legal research, and provides worked examples based on contextual problems along with tips to avoid potential pitfalls. Helpful illustrations, flowcharts and diagrams familiarise readers with the databases in which they will be undertaking research. Citation information assists researchers to produce clear, well-referenced writing conforming to the latest edition of the widely adopted Australian Guide to Legal Citation.

The ninth edition has been comprehensively updated. It explores the impact of emerging technologies on legal research and provides valuable insights into utilising artificial intelligence tools for case analysis and database search strategies, while emphasising the importance of not overly relying on these tools for court submissions, legal advice or law assignments. Tailored for law students and legal professionals seeking to enhance their research skills, this edition equips readers with the essential knowledge and tools to be competitive in the ever-changing legal landscape.

Features

• Ensures concepts are approachable, relevant and intelligible for first year law students
• Develops solid understanding of the referencing system students will use throughout their law studies and legal practice
• Students encouraged to develop skills in addition to understanding theory
• Written in conformity with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation
• Aligns with TLO research outcomes

table of content

Ch 1 Introduction: The Essentials

Ch 2 Citation and Effective Legal Writing

Ch 3 Strategy and Technique

Ch 4 Electronic Research

Ch 5 Secondary Sources

Ch 6 Legislation

Ch 7 Case Law

Ch 8 An International Perspective

Appendix A: Legal Citation Quick Guide

Appendix B: Research Flowcharts