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Film, Video Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case Law

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Title

  • Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case Law

Summary

  • The Orientation to Legal Research Series is designed to give a basic introduction to legal sources and research techniques. These orientations, taught by legal reference librarians, are typically offered once a month on a rotating basis. This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law, and information about locating records and briefs.

Event Date

  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Running Time

  • 49 minutes, 31 seconds

Online Format

  • image
  • online text
  • video

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