Legal Research: Becoming a Better Online Researcher

Student Lawyer, Vol. 40, No. 6, pp.17-18, February 2012

3 Pages Posted: 30 Mar 2012

See all articles by Shawn G. Nevers

Shawn G. Nevers

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School

Date Written: February 29, 2012

Abstract

Online legal research is a critical skill in today's law practice. The nature of legal controversies requires legal researchers to go beyond simple searches and employ a more thorough and thoughtful search process. Written for Student Lawyer magazine, this column offers tips on becoming a better online legal researcher.

Keywords: legal research, online searching, Westlaw, Lexis, online research

Suggested Citation

Nevers, Shawn G., Legal Research: Becoming a Better Online Researcher (February 29, 2012). Student Lawyer, Vol. 40, No. 6, pp.17-18, February 2012, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2031010

Shawn G. Nevers (Contact Author)

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School ( email )

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Brigham Young University
Provo, UT 84602
United States

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