ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the skills law student need to complete research in the digital era. It explains pitfalls to avoid but also focus on law-specific resources, and how to learn to use them. HeinOnline is a great resource when law student research has started and they are seeking more in-depth analytical sources. HeinOnline has full-text articles from over 1,000 titles around the world. Find a source that is directly relevant to law student proposed research question using WestLaw and LexisLibrary. As a guideline, anything law student can access through their university online library is in the good category. There is a wealth of information available through their university library, and it's advisable to take some time to explore it. JustCite is a great place in the early stages of law student research when situating their research. It is also perhaps the best place to go to when trying to understand connections between cases.
