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Law & Legal Resources: A Guide to Library Research

About This Guide

In addition to a Law and Society minor, many courses and programs of study at U-M Flint require research involving statutes, case law, legal reference, law journals, legal thought & jurisprudence, and other materials relating to state, federal, and even international law. This guide is a starting point for your law-related research.

Frequently Used Databases

  • Law & Legal Collections on EBSCOhost
    • Current UM-Flint users + guests on campus
    Best Bet

    All areas of jurisprudence, including corporate law, criminal law, real estate law, tax law, recent court decisions, & new legislation. Covers US & other English-speaking countries. 1982-present.

  • Legal Information Reference Center
    • Current UM-Flint users + guests on campus
    Best Bet

    Legal self-help and reference books. Includes downloadable forms for all 50 states.

  • Nexis Uni
    • Current UM-Flint users + guests on campus
    Best Bet

    Full-text access to news, business, legal, and reference information worldwide.

  • United States Code
    • Open access for all users
    Best Bet

    Compilation of all general and permanent laws currently in effect. Every six years public laws are incorporated in the US Code. The US Code is arranged by subject and displays the current status of a law.