Introduction to U.S. Legal Research

This guide collects research resources of particular use to new researchers of U.S. law.

Getting Started with U.S. Legal Research

This page includes resources, such as video tutorials and research guides, to help new legal researchers with introductory legal research topics.

For more help, you can also see our complete list of video tutorials and research guides. For study aids or treatises, try our Legal Research Treatises or check out our complete list of Treatise Finders

The Law Center’s Writing Center also offers many guides and handouts on research, writing, and citation.

Reference librarians are available to provide additional research help. Visit the Library's Reference Desk, Chat with a Librarian or email the Reference Desk, or schedule a research consultation with a librarian to meet on-on-one or in small groups.

Westlaw, Lexis & Bloomberg Law

WestlawLexis & Bloomberg Law also offer a number of online tutorials to guide users.

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