About This Guide
This guide will walk a beginning researcher though the legal research process step-by-step. This guide was reproduced from the Guide Legal Research Strategy by AJ Blechner at Harvard Law School Library. Some resources mentioned may not be available to WWU students.
How to Strategize
Legal research must be comprehensive and precise. One contrary source that you miss may invalidate other sources you plan to rely on. Sticking to a strategy will save you time, ensure completeness, and improve your work product.
Follow These Steps
Running Time: 3 minutes, 13 seconds.
If you get stuck at any time during the process, these may help:
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Elizabeth Stephan
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