Researching and writing in law / by Terry Hutchinson.

Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co. 2018.

4th edition

88060

Legal research -- Australia.

Legal research.

Academic writing.

Report writing.

PART I: Formulating and writing your legal research project

1. Setting the scene: research and writing in context

2. Research ethics and project management

3. Standard doctrinal research methodologies

4. Additional legal research frameworks

5. Basic electronic research techniques

6. Social science methodologies for lawyers

7. Formulating a research topic

8. Refining the topic and writing the research proposal

9. Reviewing the literature: reading and critique

10. Legal writing

PART II: Checklists for locating and validating the law

1. General: how do you find

2. Australia

3. Australian Capital Territory

4. New South Wales

5. Northern Territory

6. Queensland

7. South Australia

8. Tasmania

9. Victoria

10. Western Australia

11. United Kingdom

12. Canada

13. United States

14. European Union

15. New Zealand

16. India

17. China.

The revolution in legal research provides exciting challenges for those exploring and writing about the legal landscape. Researching and Writing in Law, 4th Edition is an updated research guide, mapping the developments that have taken place and providing the keys to the fundamental electronic sources of legal research, as well as exploring traditional doctrinal methodologies. Included in this edition are extensive checklists for locating and validating the law in Australia, England, Canada, the United States, New Zealand, India and the European Union. Law students and members of the practising profession aiming to update their research, knowledge and skills will find Researching and Writing in Law, 4th edition invaluable. - Publisher's website.

9780455237800

xi, 632 pages ; 25 cm