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Legal methods module 2
B.A.LL.B (Hons) (Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai)
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Module 2 Finding the Law
Topic: i. Finding Law in Statute’s
ii. Finding Case Law’s
a. Finding Judgments in Reporters/Digests
b. Finding Judgments through Legal Software’s
c. Finding Judgments through e-sources
d. Use of SCC Online, Manupatra, Westlaw, HeinOnline, JStor,
SSRN etc.
iii. Using Law Library
Total Number of
Classes
Objective: 1. To acquaint students with primary sources and secondary sources
and their importance;
2. To explain where to find how to classify and how to use such sources.
3. To draw the link between common law tradition and doctrine of
precedents;
4. To explain its meaning and applicability of the doctrine.
5. To imbibe the skills for efficient use of library
6. To motivate students to use library and library resources
Pedagogy and Interactive Session
Teaching aids Use of PPTs
Compulsory Readings: Indian Law Institute, Where to Find the Law,
http://14.139.60.114:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/156/4/The%20In
dian%20 Law%20Institute.pdf, pages 11-15
Sajid Sheikh, Understanding a Case Citation, https://lawlex.org/lex-
bulletin/understanding-a-case-citation/9786
Additional Reading: 1. Charles R Calleros, Legal Method and Writing,(2006), Page 29-48
Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to understand the basis of classification, and use
of such resources for legal research.
Questions: Classify following sources (Primary and Secondary Sources)
To what extent can you rely on each of these sources? (Answer in 15 words
each)
Identify with complete details
1. Case Reporters
2. Manuals
3. Commentaries
4. Bare Acts
5. Law Journals
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Legal methods module 2
B.A.LL.B (Hons) (Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai)
Scan to open on Studocu
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
Downloaded by Ashya Agarwal ()
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Module 2 Finding the Law
Topic: i. Finding Law in Statute’s
ii. Finding Case Law’s
a. Finding Judgments in Reporters/Digests
b. Finding Judgments through Legal Software’s
c. Finding Judgments through e-sources
d. Use of SCC Online, Manupatra, Westlaw, HeinOnline, JStor,
SSRN etc.
iii. Using Law Library
Total Number of
Classes
Objective: 1. To acquaint students with primary sources and secondary sources
and their importance;
2. To explain where to find how to classify and how to use such sources.
3. To draw the link between common law tradition and doctrine of
precedents;
4. To explain its meaning and applicability of the doctrine.
5. To imbibe the skills for efficient use of library
6. To motivate students to use library and library resources
Pedagogy and Interactive Session
Teaching aids Use of PPTs
Compulsory Readings: Indian Law Institute, Where to Find the Law,
http://14.139.60.114:8080/jspui/bitstream/123456789/156/4/The%20In
dian%20 Law%20Institute.pdf, pages 11-15
Sajid Sheikh, Understanding a Case Citation, https://lawlex.org/lex-
bulletin/understanding-a-case-citation/9786
Additional Reading: 1. Charles R Calleros, Legal Method and Writing,(2006), Page 29-48
Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to understand the basis of classification, and use
of such resources for legal research.
Questions: Classify following sources (Primary and Secondary Sources)
To what extent can you rely on each of these sources? (Answer in 15 words
each)
Identify with complete details
1. Case Reporters
2. Manuals
3. Commentaries
4. Bare Acts
5. Law Journals
Downloaded by Ashya Agarwal ()
