Washington Legal Research provides a comprehensive introduction to legal research sources and methods most frequently used by Washington legal professionals -- and includes both state and federal materials.The book works well as an introduction to legal research for law students and students in related fields, and as an introduction to Washington sources and methods for legal professionals from other jurisdictions.It is also intended to serve as a quick-reference guide for experienced legal professionals who want to brush up on the most efficient research methods and the latest sources and search tools. The second edition expands and updates the original volume's coverage of online legal research, and includes information about the latest and most reliable free legal research tools. The second edition also includes an enhanced index, making it more practical for use as a reference guide. This book is part of the Legal Research Series, edited by Suzanne E. Rowe, Director of Legal Research and Writing, University of Oregon School of Law.

This book is designed for a typical first semester Legal Research and Writing program that focuses on legal research, objective legal writing, and legal analysis. Murray and DeSanctis employ the TREAT paradigm and the doctrine of explanatory synthesis that are designed with reference to rhetorical theory to maximize the effectiveness of audience-directed legal writing. This book has sample research plans for tight budgets in terms of time or expense.

Written for undergraduate students of law, law clerks, novice law librarians, librarians in public libraries which host Depository Collections, and self-litigants, Legal Research in New Zealand explores the various legal sources, how to find them and how to go about best using them in a practical and user friendly style. Features: Written by well-respected New Zealand authoring team; Addresses legal research skills relevant to the New Zealand student and invaluable for their legal career; Up-to-date and relevant content