Legal Research Tools
/ˈliːɡəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ tuːlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Resources and instruments used to locate, analyze, and interpret legal information and authorities.
Law students rely heavily on various legal research tools to prepare case briefs.
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Legal research tools encompass both traditional resources (like treatises) and digital platforms (like database services); precise use improves research efficiency and accuracy.
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