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There are many legal resources , so it´s important to know how libraries organize them.

There are many legal resources , so it´s important to know how libraries organize them. Most libraries have a section for primary materials . These texts contain laws relevant to cases. Secondary materials give opinions on the law. They include legal encyclopedias and digests .

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There are many legal resources , so it´s important to know how libraries organize them.

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  1. There are many legal resources, so it´s important to know how libraries organize them. Most libraries have a section for primary materials. These texts contain laws relevant to cases. Secondary materials give opinions on the law. They include legal encyclopedias and digests.

  2. Encyclopedias often cite primary sources in their references. Digest summarize individual cases that have similar topics. Other legal publications include case annotations and form books. Annotations are articles about cases, and they are printed in law journals. Form books show how documents should be worded and formatted.

  3. Thankfully, most of these resources are available on computerized databases. That way, you don´t have to carry around a ton of books!

  4. Read and choose the correct answer. 1Legal professionals publish their thoughts and assessments about laws in: A.DigestB.journalsC.form books D. Case annotations 2What can be inferred about form books? A.Judges use them when making decisions. B.Attorneys use them to find relevant laws. C. Lawyers us them when writing official papers

  5. 3Which of the following does NOT focus on information about laws? A.DigestB.journalsC.Primary materials D.Legal encyclopedias

  6. A form book is a book that contains standard pleadings that may be reproduced and personalized for the particular case the lawyer is working on. • A law journal is a scholarly journal focusing on legal issues, normally published by an organization of students at a law school or through a bar association.

  7. A digest is a collection or compilation that embodies the chief matter of numerous books, articles, court decisions, and so on, disposed under proper heads or titles, and usually by an alphabetical arrangement, for facility in reference.

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