Approaching legal research in a jurisdiction that is new to you can be a daunting prospect. Legal systems can vary from country to country. Understanding the legal system in a country helps make locating relevant resources easier.
This guide is designed to help you approach legal research in a new jurisdiction by outlining the following:
how to determine a country's legal system
where you can access primary sources of legal material such as legislation, codes, case law, etc
how to locate relevant secondary sources
point you to resources useful for comparative research
other resources to assist in foreign legal research