Law Journals, Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, etc.

• American Law Sources On-line

These links point to web pages maintained by U.S.-published law reviews and similar periodical publications, including publications (sometimes called "e-journals" that are published only on the Internet. Links to federal litigation guides, handbooks, and manuals are also provided.

• NOLO Legal Dictionary and Encyclopedia

Look up definitions of legal terms and concepts. Use the encyclopedia to find plain-English articles on the legal topics that affect you most. Print encyclopedias, at the Farmington Hills branch, may be more complete than "for free" online resources. Also, do not forget that the laws and regulations, on any particular matter, may vary from state to state.

• Cornell University Law School Legal Research Encyclopedia

Wide ranging information on a variety of topics.

• Employment Law Guide (formerly Small Business Handbook) from the U.S. Department of Labor

The United States Department of Labor prepared this handbook. It deals with statutes and regulations that it administers, being designed primarily for small businesses.

• University Law Review Project

Stanford, Cornell, and Findlaw are among the sponsors of this subject searchable University Law Review Project database. Journals are listed in broad categories and noted if full text or abstracts are available.

• USC Law School Legal Journals on the Web

Categorized by type of law journal (ABA, computing, commercial, etc.) and then listed alphabetically and indicated if available in full text, abstracts or by subscription only.

The Farmington Community Library offers this legal resource information as a service to the community. This material should not be considered legal advice or a substitute for expert legal consultation as appropriate to the circumstances.

Try to keep in mind that learning about legal research and the law is an imposing task. It is no substitute for professional advice. Just as you would not consider taking out your own appendix, even though you may have read about how it is done, consider seeking the advice of a lawyer, or other appropriate counsel, before making any major legal decision.

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