LEGAL RESEARCH

The ability to conduct legal research effectively is a necessary skill for law students and legal practitioners. Law is an information rich discipline in which accuracy and currency are paramount. Sifting through the jungle of print and electronic resources available to find the most relevant and current information on a particular issue can be a daunting task.

The Moakley Law Library offers a number of resources, like licensed databases and Topics A-Z, to assist patrons.

The Topics A-Z page contains four different types of guides on various legal subjects, arranged alphabetically. A Research Guide is an extensive collection of resources, often including an introduction to the area of law, a bibliography with references to both print and electronic resources, and search or usage tips for these resources. Webographies concentrate on resources that can be accessed using the Internet. Treatises & Looseleafs provide a list of key secondary source materials for many areas of law. In the News guides are devoted to resources for topical legal issues.

Reference librarians are available for further help with legal research. Stop by the reference desk or call 617-573-8516 or 617-305-1613 for assistance.