Law Firm Legal Research Requirements in the Legal Academy Beyond Carnegie

70 Pages Posted: 12 Dec 2015

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Patrick Meyer

University of Detroit Mercy - School of Law

Date Written: June 11, 2014

Abstract

What types of research resources must new hires know how to use, and in which format(s)? To answer this question, this article starts by identifying the historical research deficiencies of new attorneys. The author goes on to summarize four recent and well-regarded law firm practice skills studies, as well as results of the author's 2010 law firm survey. This article concludes by identifying a three part plan to improve those research skills lacking in new attorneys.

Keywords: legal research, research, Meyer, law firm, survey, report

Suggested Citation

Meyer, Patrick, Law Firm Legal Research Requirements in the Legal Academy Beyond Carnegie (June 11, 2014). 35 Whittier Law Review 419 (2014), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2702449

Patrick Meyer (Contact Author)

University of Detroit Mercy - School of Law ( email )

651 East Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48226
United States

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