The following pages are designed to give a basic introduction to legal research. Legal information is organized in a very specific and structured way. Although this is just a basic outline, these are the basic points that need to be kept in mind when doing legal research. The following page is divided into the types of information accessed.
Laws are the cornerstones of the legal world.
Everything eventually boils down to the law. The basic law of the United States is the Constitution . Every law in the United States must conform to the Constitution. Unfortunately, the Constitution is not the only law in the United States. Laws are passed by both Federal and State legislators.