U.S. Legal Resources Guide
Secondary Sources
Legal
Encyclopedias
Legal encyclopedias function like general encyclopedias, explaining legal
concepts and ideas. They are an excellent place to begin your research if you do not have a narrowly defined topic or have only basic knowledge of legal principles. Citations to relevant statutes, court decisions, books, and journal articles are often provided.
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West's Encyclopedia of American Law
- D. H. Hill Reference KF154 .W47 1997 (Reference, 1st floor, East Wing)
- An encyclopedia of law for the non-lawyer. It includes articles on general
legal topics, famous trials, landmark documents, and biographies with a
general index.
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Encyclopedia of the American Constitution
- D. H. Hill Reference KF4548 .E53 2000 (Reference, 1st Floor, East Wing)
- Dealing exclusively with issues growing out of the interpretation of the U.S.
Constitution, it includes essays on individuals, court decisions, and public
acts.
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Corpus Juris Secundum
- D. H. Hill Stacks KF154 .C67 (5th floor, Tower Stacks)
- C.J.S. is designed for a lawyer's use and provides comprehensive coverage of
court decisions from all federal and state courts.
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