Intro to basic legal research
You have a legal problem, but don't know where to begin. Read this introduction into basic legal research and get your case moving.
By: Wyoming Legal Services - Lander Office
Legal Research in a Nutshell
(Separate Website)
A more detailed guide to legal research.
By: Legal Information Institute - Cornell University
How to Find and Read Statutes
(Separate Website)
A great resource on how to find and read statutes. Includes a glossary.
By: Nolo.com
Basic Legal Citation
(Separate Website)
When you write a legal document, you must cite your sources correctly. Read this to learn the basics.
By: Legal Information Institute - Cornell University
Federal and Wyoming Court Opinions
(Separate Website)
This website lets you search through all U.S. Supreme Court opinions, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals opinions since 1996, and Wyoming Supreme Court opinions since 1996.
By: Findlaw.com
Findlaw.com
(Separate Website)
A great resource with information on a wide array of legal topics. Also has a court opinion database with every U.S. Supreme Court opinion ever written, Federal Appeals opinions going back to the mid-90s, and state supreme court opinions going back to the mid-90s.
By: Findlaw.com
Free Online Law Dictionary
(Separate Website)
Filled with definitions of legal terms written in everyday language. Gives you several ways to search for terms.
By: law.com
Nolo.com
(Separate Website)
A easy and free way to introduce yourself to an area of law. Everything is written in everyday language.
By: Nolo.com
Wyoming Rules and Regulations
(Separate Website)
Rules are created by state agencies based on Wyoming's laws. To start searching for rules, go here and click on "Index of Rules."
By: Wyo. Secretary of State
Wyoming State Statutes
(Separate Website)
All of Wyoming's statutes along with Wyoming's Constitution.
By: Wyoming Legislature
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