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Law Search Guide: Home

This guide is essential for every law student. Learn how to undertake legal research using quick and simple methods.

How do I?

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Welcome

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

Not sure where to start searching?

Start with:

Fundamental search skills- learn how to use keywords and Library Search
Search a new area of law- learn how to use dictionaries and encyclopedias to help kickstart your search.

Need to improve a skill?

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.

Last Updated: Oct 14, 2021 4:11 PM
URL: https://libguides.cdu.edu.au/lawresearch
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Subjects: Business & Law

Tags: case, law, legal research, legislation, research

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