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The practice of law, at its most basic level, involves applying legal rules to the particular set of circumstances facing a client. These rules derive from myriad sources, making legal research a complex endeavor. This text demystifies the process of researching laws by taking a step-by-step approach to teaching students the skills they will need in practice.
A clear, jargon-free Very Short Introduction that cuts across disciplines to introduce the fundamentals of legal studies in a lively and engaging way. The book explains the nature of law and legal systems, and explores not only Western legal traditions, but also other, less well-known, legal systems. It also examines the future of law, as rapid advances in technology put increasing strain on current law and legal systems.
This research guide to state agencies, primarily in the New York State government, contains the full texts of most New York State laws, regulations and decisions as well as commentary written mainly by or for lawyers. The guide also includes a number of sites that are of general interest to the public. In compiling this research guide, emphasis was placed on websites offering the full text of laws and regulations as well as court decisions. Sites that offer only selected sections of the laws, along with commentary by and for lawyers and other materials that are not directly related to governmental decision-making were excluded. In addition, agencies may establish guidelines concerning deletion of identifying details or withholding of records otherwise available under this section to prevent unwarranted invasions of personal privacy and in compliance with New York State and federal laws regarding the protection of such information.
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