Below is a list of our recommended items from the catalogue.
Laying down the law by David Hamer [et al]The 12th edition has been extensively revised throughout, including discussion on recent developments in case law and legislation, such as the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 (SA) and continuing developments following the High Court's decision in Farah Constructions Pty Ltd v Say-Dee Pty Ltd. Other current issues, such as constitutional recognition of Australia's First Nations peoples and the implications for legal research and practice of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence programs, are also considered.
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2024
Laying down the law by David Hamer [et al]The 12th edition has been extensively revised throughout, including discussion on recent developments in case law and legislation, such as the Legislation Interpretation Act 2021 (SA) and continuing developments following the High Court's decision in Farah Constructions Pty Ltd v Say-Dee Pty Ltd. Other current issues, such as constitutional recognition of Australia's First Nations peoples and the implications for legal research and practice of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence programs, are also considered.
This guide is designed to support students undertaking legal studies and contribute to the development of research skills in Australian law schools.
Studies in law by Donald GordonStudies in Law (2nd edition) introduces non-law and new law students to the following fundamental areas of law: Tort Law; Business Law; Real Property Law; the Australian Legal System; Criminal Law and Legal Research. Compiled and edited by Donald Gordon for students at Victoria University, the content has been selected from various Thomson Reuters publications as well as including original material. Studies in Law (2nd edition) is also available to other educational institutions.
Call Number: High Use KL 26 STUD
Publication Date: 2022
Nemes & Coss' effective legal research by Bruce Bott & Ruth Talbot-StokesThis practical book is an indispensable guide to mastering the techniques and strategies that are vital for successful legal research and writing. The authors canvass a wide variety of electronic and print based resources relevant to Australian law and provide worked examples based on contextual problems and pointers to potential dangers. Helpful illustrations, flowcharts and diagrams familiarise readers with the environment in which they will be undertaking research.
The eighth edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect current research methods and platforms, with a focus on electronic sources of legal information. It showcases many new enhancements and developments to legal research platforms, including Lexis + Australia, New Westlaw and CCH Pinpoint databases.
Citation information assists researchers to produce clear, well-referenced writing conforming to the latest edition of the widely adopted Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
Call Number: High Use KL 155 K1 BOTT
Publication Date: 2021
A practical guide to legal research by Jay Sanderson, Drossos Stamboulakis & Kim KellyA Practical Guide to Legal Research, 5th Edition, is a concise and accessible guide to legal research. It presents the essential skills of legal research in Australian Law and International Law, and provides focused examples that allow readers immediate practice. The Guide moves logically through the process of legal research by actually showing the reader how to do legal research, so is therefore an ideal resource for...
Call Number: KL 155 K1 SAND
Publication Date: 2021
Researching and writing in law by Terry HutchinsonThe revolution in legal research provides exciting challenges for those exploring and writing about the legal landscape.Researching and Writing in Law, 4th Edition is an updated research guide, mapping the developments that have taken place and providing the keys to the fundamental electronic sources of legal research, as well as exploring traditional doctrinal methodologies. Included in this edition are extensive checklists for locating and validating the law in Australia, England, Canada, the United States, New Zealand, India and the European Union. Law students and members of the practising profession aiming to update their research, knowledge and skills will find Researching and Writing in Law, 4th Edition invaluable.