If this is the first time you are encountering foreign legal research, you will no doubt notice that it is quite distinct from researching the law of the United States. Use this resource to find out about a country's legal system, where the laws are published, and how to find other helpful resources for researching in a particular foreign jurisdiction. Martindale Hubbell International Law Digest , Law Ref KF 190 M375. Gives an overview of the government and legal system, including the dates of different versions of the country's constitution, for foreign jurisdictions. A Guide for Attorneys , Claire Germain, Law Ref Desk K 85 G47.
Chapter V covers select individual countries' legal systems and sources.
There are many sources for locating the text of foreign constitutions. Edited by A.P. Blaustein and G.H. Flanz. Foreign law secondary sources Looking at secondary sources, including law review articles, treatises and loose-leaf services, is a very helpful first step for any legal research project, including foreign legal research projects. The IFLP indexes articles about international and comparative law of countries other than United States, British Isles, and British Commonwealth. Books and loose-leaf services Search the BU online catalog by WORD to find materials related to your topic.