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Video Tutorials

Welcome to James J. Lunsford Law Library series of legal research tutorials. These videos will provide a very brief introduction to American Law and introduce you to the print legal resources available at the James J. Lunsford Law Library. They will also highlight electronic legal resources available from the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. Remember, these legal research videos are not substitutes for legal advice, they are for educational purposes only. Library Staff are not attorneys and are not authorized to give legal advice. More videos will be added as they are produced.

Part 1- Introduction to the Law

  1. Introduction to the Law – 2:39
  2. How Law is Created – 2:08
  3. The United States Court System – 7:25
  4. What is Jurisdiction? – 2:13
  5. What is Stare Decisis? – 3:00
  6. The Law Library: What It Contains, What It Does Not Contain – 4:08
  7. How to Approach Legal Research – 3:37

Part 2- Print Research Materials

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  1. Nutshells and Hornbooks – 3:23
  2. Rules, More Rules, and Procedures – 8:37
  3. Legal Citations – 6:40

Part 3- Digital Resources

  1. Westlaw Basics – 6:09
  2. KeyCite a Case – 7:43
  3. KeyCite a Florida Statute – 7:18
  4. Gale Legal Forms – 6:09
  5. Law Materials Available on Libby – 6:23

Part 4- Legal Forms

  1. How to Find Legal Forms - Online Resources – 7:54
  2. How to Find Legal Forms - Digital & Print Resources – 5:58