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Foreign and Comparative Law

Undertaking legal research in a new jurisdiction

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


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