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Law Students' Library Guide

A guide to finding and using legal resources at the University of Melbourne

Beginning of semester

  1. Academic integrity: Learn how to avoid plagiarism and uphold the academic values expected at the University of Melbourne.
  2. New Students' Library guide: Bookmark this guide as it includes information on campus Wi-Fi, printing, software and University-wide library services.
  3. Review Canvas: Note the library specific resources and modules in your subjects.
  4. Lunchtime workshops: Save the calendar of lunchtime research workshops to attend that will help you undertake effective legal research.
  5. Research skills: Review the Law Library's short videos on researching case law, legislation, secondary sources and the ebook: Legal Research Skills - An Australian Law Guide

Your first assignment

  1. Understand the task: check your subject guide on canvas for assignment requirements and marking rubrics.
  2. Become familiar with key legal terms: use legal dictionaries and encyclopaedias to find out more about legal terms and concepts relevant to your subject.
  3. Review library resources: the Law Library website includes useful links to databases and subject specific research guides.

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