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The Orientation to Legal Research Series of classes is designed to give a basic introduction to legal sources and research techniques. These orientations, taught by reference librarians, are typically offered once a month on a rotating basis, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law, and information about locating records and briefs. For additional information, please call (202) 707-5080.
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