Michigan Legal Research focuses on the process of researching Michigan law and on how to research effectively and efficiently in the context of solving legal problems. In addition to a comprehensive discussion of the research process, Lysaght covers enacted law; judicial law; secondary sources; case-finding tools; and legal citation. In covering these sources, particular attention is devoted to integrating free online sources with print sources into an overall research strategy. To assist students with understanding research concepts and strategies in light of judicial constraints, the book includes references to, and discussions of, researching federal law.


"For law students, new attorneys, and paralegals, this book gives an excellent overview of legal research generally and how it applies to Michigan state law in particular."—Legal Information ALERT