Law Search Guide: Home

Use this guide to learn the simple methods you can use to search and find the information you need.

Start with:

• Build a search strategy- learn how to use keywords and Library Search, and how to plan your search. 
• Search a new area of law- learn how to use dictionaries and encyclopedias to help kickstart your search.

• Look at Search for Legislation to find statutory instruments.
• Look at Search Case Law to see the different ways you can search for cases. 
• Look at Search Secondary sources to find material such as books and academic journal articles. 
• Look at Critically Evaluated Legal Resources to help you pick and choose which sources you should use for academic assignments. 

This guide is designed to support students undertaking legal studies and contribute to developing research skills in Australian law schools.