Case Law
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- What is Case Law?
- How is Case Law Organized?
- How Do I Start Researching?
- How Do I Know if I Found a Good Case?
- What do I do with Case Law?
- Using Case Law in Your Writing
Where to Find Case Law:
Select libraries have books of cases (reporters) or electronic tools to search for cases. Or, many cases are available online for free using Google Scholar.
- Google Scholar: Make sure to select the "Case Law" option under the search bar.
Legal Research is Hard
You may want to consider hiring a lawyer to do this part of the case for you. In the contact options below, select Find a Lawer to start that search. Or, you can search for a nearby clinic or legal aid organization. Take a look at the Event Calendar for classes and ask-a-lawyer events. Finally, try stopping by a nearby law library for help using legal resources.