ContentsList of Figures and TablesIntroductionAcknowledgementsPART A - BEFORE TOUCHING A KEYBOARD OR OPENING A BOOK .1 WHERE TO START THE RESEARCHPreparing to undertake researchAnalysing the problemDeriving keywords2 WHICH SOURCES TO USEClassifying the types of information neededChoosing the best source: print or electronic?Which sources should I search first?3 HOW TO CHOOSE THE SOURCESAsking fundamental questions about a sourceBe 'streetwise' about using the internetPART B -SELECTING THE RIGHT SOURCE AND USING IT EFFECTIVELY4 GENERAL LAW ENCYCLOPEDIASIntroductionUnited KingdomEngland and WalesScotlandNorthern IrelandEuropean UnionInternational5 LEGISLATIONIntroductionUnited KingdomWalesScotlandNorthern IrelandEuropean UnionInternational - bilateral treatiesInternational - multilateral treaties (including Council of Europe)UK Treaties and agreements6 CASE LAWIntroductionEngland and WalesScotlandNorthern IrelandEuropean UnionEuropean Court of Human RightsInternational7 PROCEDURAL LAWCriminal procedureCivil procedure8 STANDARD FORMS AND PRECEDENTSExternalInternal9 WORDS AND PHRASESIntroductionEngland and WalesScotlandNorthern IrelandEuropean UnionInternational10 UPDATING KNOWN LAWIntroductionUnited KingdomEngland and WalesWalesScotlandNorthern IrelandEuropean UnionCouncil of EuropeInternational11 COMMENTARY ON THE LAWIntroductionCross-jurisdictionalUnited KingdomEuropean UnionEuropean human rightsInternationalHow to cite books and journal articlesCommentary via blogs and twitter12 PRE-LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALSUnited KingdomEuropean UnionEuropean human rightsInternational13 OTHER OFFICIAL INFORMATIONUnited KingdomEuropean UnionInternational14 WHERE TO FIND LEGAL INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN YOUR FIRM OR CHAMBERSEngland and WalesScotlandNorthern IrelandOther, free sourcesThree charged-for services15 BUSINESS INFORMATIONCompany confirmation statements and accountsCompany annual reportsFilings by listed companies: offer documents, prospectuses and shareholders' circularsCompany news, market news and dealsCredit worthinessAnalyst reports and researchShare pricesInterest ratesBusiness newsCompany directoriesInformation on individuals16 INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE AND PERSONALITIES CONNNECTED WITH THE LAWCentral governmentPublic bodiesCourtsLaw firmsLaw librariesLegal professionals and their societiesExpert witnesses17 PORTALS, GATEWAYS AND MOREPortal websitesSearchable subject gatewayOverseas domestic lawInternational and comparative lawPART C - PRESENTING THE RESULTS EFFECTIVELY18 WRITING TO IMPRESSWhat this chapter is aboutAdvice on good writing skillsStyle manualsStyle manuals for legal citationsPART D - HOW TO GET THE BEST DEAL FROM COMMERCIAL LAW PUBLISHERS19 BUYING LEGAL INFORMATIONIntroductionWhich are the main commercial publishers?How to buy information in print formatChallenges and pitfalls of buying online informationHints and tips when negotiating with online law information providersAPPENDICES1 Lists of Abbreviations2 What Does this Technical Term Mean?3 Court Directions Relating to Legal Research4 Using Databases Better5 Popular Names Index to UK Cases and EU Legislation and CasesSubject IndexIndex of Published MaterialsIndex to Databases and Organisations.