The Roo's Research Toolkit

Welcome to the Roo's Legal Research Toolkit! This comprehensive guide is designed to equip you with the skills and resources you need to navigate the complex world of legal research. Here, you'll find everything you need to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of legal research;
• Develop effective research strategies;
• Locate and analyze primary and secondary legal sources;
• Master the art of legal citation; and
• Build strong legal arguments with reliable sources.

Get ready to hop into the exciting world of legal research! This guide will be your toolkit, carrying the essential tools you need as you begin developing your legal research skills.

Utilize the navigation bar on the left side of the guide. Each section offers resources tailored to different stages of the research process and/or different types of legal authorities. You should become familiar with each section in due time, but here is a quick summary:

Planning & Process: Master the art of planning and executing your research strategy by defining your question, identifying key terms, and organizing your research process.

Primary Law: Delve into the foundation of legal authority: statutes, regulations, and cases (and more!).

Secondary Sources: Use secondary sources to find primary authorities and navigate unfamiliar areas of law with confidence.

Validating Legal Authority: Learn how to use citators to ensure you are relying on good law.