http://www.faqs.org/faqs/law/research/part1/
This document gives an overview of the standard resources and tools used in conducting legal research on state and federal law in the United States. It also provides an overview of the structure of the various state and federal court systems, and describes the primary legal sources (case reporters, statutory and regulatory compilations) where the law _per se_ can be located. It is written for laymen, not lawyers; no prior legal knowledge or research experience is assumed.
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