The research librarians provide a wide range of research support and training. We offer training session throughout the academic year including series on using online study aids and on research skills for summer employment. You can get more details about the training programs being offered this semester and register using the Training Calendar below.
The library collection contains books about legal research, available in print and e-book formats. The librarians have also created Research Guides on a wide variety of legal research topics. To learn more about and access those resources see the information included below.
If you need help when we are not available, we have created many research guides for students. The full list is available here. A few Research Guides that might be of particular use to you as a 1L include:
You can also conduct a search for your research topic using the search box below.
Principles of Legal Research by
Principles of Legal Research provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of research methods in both online and printed resources.
Legal Research in a Nutshell by
Finding and using legal resources effectively is an essential skill for lawyers. This comprehensive but succinct guide covers research procedures using major online services, free Internet resources, and library materials. Several hundred websites are discussed and placed in context for effective and productive use in research. Discussion includes coverage of legislative history, administrative law, specialized and interdisciplinary resources, and research in international and comparative law. Appendices list state research guides and treatises and services by subject, and a companion website has a regularly updated list of URLs and illustrations of online and print resources. For more information and additional teaching materials, visit the companion site.
You can search the library catalog below to find other books on legal research available at the BC Law Library.