Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case Law

Library of Congress: James Madison Memorial Building

Thursday, September 3, 2026•1:00 PM

The Orientation to Legal Research webinar series introduces basic legal sources and research methods. This session focuses on U.S. case law research, including the federal court system, publication of opinions, research methods and how to locate records and briefs.

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