Law

Welcome to this library guide for Law. This guide will help you find the books, journals, databases and other information you need for your academic work.

This introductory guide provides information on key sources for the School of Law, including

• where to locate books, ebooks and journals
• key databases to search for material
• useful websites
• how to manage your references

Legal research and legal writing: Essential skills for success in the world of law
The new edition of How to think, write and cite provides students who are new to law with clear and practical guidance on mastering essential skills which will be key to success in their assignments and examinations, and which will also be invaluable in the workplace after graduating.

Key features
* Developed by experienced Irish academics and researchers specifically for Irish law students
* Easy-to-follow, practical advice
* Explanations of how to read legislation and court judgments
* Step-by-step instructions for accessing online legal databases
* Explains effective legal writing for exams and essays, including sample answers and essays
* Explains when and how to cite in essays
* Includes a detailed citation manual for Irish materials based on the internationally-accepted OSCOLA system