7.4 Best Practices for Efficient Electronic Legal Research
4 min read•august 15, 2024
Electronic legal research is a game-changer for lawyers. It's faster and more comprehensive than traditional methods, letting you find relevant cases and in minutes. But to really rock it, you need to know the best practices for efficient searching.
Mastering electronic research techniques can save you tons of time and hassle. We'll cover systematic approaches, smart use of research tools, cost-saving strategies, and how to stay on top of new developments. These skills will make you a legal research ninja.
Systematic Approach to Legal Research
Breaking Down the Research Process
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Break down the research process into a series of logical steps to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Identify key issues
Select appropriate databases
Construct effective search queries
Evaluate search results
Develop a research plan before beginning the research process
Helps researchers stay focused
Avoids unnecessary searches
Ensures all relevant sources are consulted
Effective Search Techniques
Use Boolean operators, proximity searches, and field searching to quickly locate relevant documents and minimize irrelevant results