Why is it useful to know the full name of law reports and their jurisdictions? Because you can find cases much more successfully if you look for them in the right places. You won’t find a US, UK, or Australian decision in an electronic resource if it doesn’t include US, UK, or Australian decisions. So it pays to know what you’re looking for. Continue reading
When Worlds Collide
Real life legal research problems are rarely neat and tidy, or confined within the boundaries of one area of law. Client situations often require research into inter-related aspects of family and estates law, criminal and civil law, or employment and immigration law, for example. So, where can you find practical resources to meet this research challenge? Continue reading
Nobody Knows Everything
What should you do when you have to research a totally unfamiliar area of law? No one knows everything, so it’s a great strategy to look for a reputable source, print or online, that provides an overview or background information to give you a starting point. Continue reading
Canada Day and Summer Hours
A reminder that the Great Library will be closed on Canada Day, Sunday, July 1, and Monday, July 2. It’s also the time of year when we switch over to our summer service schedule. Continue reading
Law Society Special Lectures
Are you familiar with the Law Society Special Lectures series? Do you know why they are “special”? Continue reading
