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Basic Legal Research Process

General tips for successful legal research

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It can often feel daunting to be presented with a difficult or complex legal research question.

This guide is designed to help. Begin with the page on the Research Process which will walk you through the steps to answering a legal research question. Then, learn when to bring your research to a close on the When to Stop page.

If you find yourself struggling or repeatedly hitting dead ends in your research information on how to contact a reference librarian is located on the Need Help? page. We are always happy to assist.

Other Guides to the Basics of Legal Research

Other helpful guides to the basics of legal research can be found through Lexis and Westlaw: