Research Guide: Legal

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Library Collection

Selected Subject Headings

Law

Law -- United States

Law -- Vocational guidance -- United States

Statutes -- Florida

Selected Print Sources

Black's Law Dictionary. R340.03 Bla

Decisions of the United States Supreme Court. R347.9 Dec

Dictionary of Legal Terms: A Simplified Guide to the Language of Law. R349.7303 Gif

LSAT Guides.

Official Florida Statutes. R345 Flo

eBooks

Reference Resources

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Access Newspaper Archive
Access Newspaper Archive is a database containing tens of millions of searchable newspaper pages, dating as far back as the 1700s.

FindArticles
LookSmart's FindArticles is a vast archive of published articles that you can search for free.

FirstSearch
Databases: ArticleFirst, Electronic Collections Online, ERIC, GPO, MEDLINE, PapersFirst, Proceedings, RILM Music Abstracts, UnionLists, WorldAlmanac, and WorldCat.

Gale InfoTrac
Includes OneFile full-text news and periodical articles, Criminal Justice eCollection, and Environmental Issues and Policy eCollection.

Gale's Ready Reference Shelf
Gale's Ready Reference Shelf contains 355,000 records and comprises three files: Organizations, Publications, and Databases.

Issues & Controversies
Facts.com online source of up-to-date, in-depth and objective information on the most prominent and hotly debated issues of the day.

LearningExpress Library
Take online practice exams in many areas including EMS, ESL, GED, and US citizenship.

NewsBank
Full-text articles from national and international newspapers, includes: America’s Obituaries & Death Notices, America’s Newspapers, and Access World News.  Orlando Sentinel archives.

ReferenceUSA
Detailed information on more than 12 million U.S. businesses and 102 million U.S. residents. Login help.

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Google Scholar searches for peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and articles.

Internet Guide

Consumer

Advertising Law - Commercial practice guides and trade practice rules and regulations.

American Bar Association - Find legal help, resources, information, lawyer referral, legal directory.

American Law Sources On-line - Links to online sources of law for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

BankruptcyData.com - Headlines, find a bankruptcy, court directory and links, publications.

Black Book Online - Federal and state criminal records, public records, phone directories.

FindLaw - Search for a local lawyer, browse legal information, did you know?, tips & tools.

FreeAdvice - Law and legal advice, topics, and forms, insurance advice, find a lawyer, and forum.

The Florida Bar Consumer Information - Pamphlets, lawyer referral, fee disputes, legal services.

Identity Theft Self-Protection Kit - How to protect yourself from having your identity stolen.

Internet Legal Resource Guide - Academia, professional, legal research, and general interest.

Lawyers.com - For personal users and business users, Find a Lawyer by type or location.

LawyerTool.com - Search over 550 free legal-related databases of federal and state information.

MacMillan Law Library Electronic Reference Desk - Dictionaries, guides, schools, firms, careers.

martindale.com - Attorney directory, lawyer locator, and consumer services.

Nolo - Self-help law information, books, software, and forms.

Orange County Bar Association Legal Resources - Courts, bar associations, law schools.

Renters' Rights On-Line Handbook - Florida tenant/landlord relations guide from Florida PIRG.

Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society - Free quality legal advocacy.

Social Security Online - News, FAQ, how to, search, benefits, services, forms. En Español.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Forms, services and benfits, offices, and hot topics.

U.S. Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information - Intellectual Property articles, resources, links.

Unemployment Compensation - Florida unemployment compensation forms, taxes, codes, laws.

WORLDLaw Direct - Tips, solutions to common problems, ask-an-attorney, customized services.

Criminal Justice

360 Degrees - Criminal justice system stories, timeline, data, resources, dialog, and mission.

Crime & Justice Data Online - crime trends, homicide trends, and law enforcement statistics.

Crime Victims' Services - Florida Attorney General site, victims' law, Bill of Rights, services.

Florida Department of Corrections - Facts, FAQs, offender search, wanted, statistics, and more.

Gun Laws - Guide to federal and state gun laws, transportation of firearms, and related links.

Inmate Locator - Locate a Federal inmate incarcerated from 1982 to present, find visiting hours.

National Criminal Justice Reference Center - Abstract and full-text publications, news, and more.

Seminole County Sherriff's Office - Advisories, community and press releases, criminal information.

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics - 31st edition, data on criminal justice in the U.S.

Talk Justice - World criminal justice forum with message boards, criminal justice links, chat room.

Uniform Crime Reports - FBI statistics, hate crimes, law enforcement officers killed and assulted.
 

Federal Government

Americans with Disabilities Act - Information, technical assistance, design standards, publications.

Children's Internet Protection Act - Bill requiring Internet filtering in public schools and libraries.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) - General and permanent rules of Federal Rregulations.

Copyright Office - General information, records, announcements, publications, legislation, links.

eLaws - Employment laws assistance for workers and small businesses.

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Rules for all civil actions brought in Federal district courts.

Federal Rules of Evidence - Rules for the introduction of evidence in Federal proceedings.

GPO Access - Government Printing Office services, resources, featured items, and what's new.

Inmate Locator - Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate database by ID number or name.

The Legal Process - Traces the process by which a bill becomes a law in the United States.

Legal Research Links - Federal and Florida legal links by the Seminole County Clerk of the Court.

Library Law - Legal issues for library including copyright, privacy, and the First Amendment.

Securities Industry Laws & Regulations - SEC Acts to protect investors and maintain markets.

Social Security Online - News, FAQ, how to, search, benefits, services, forms. En Español.

State Statutes and Legislation - Directory of full-text constitutions, codes, bills, and laws by state.

THOMAS - U.S. Congress on the Internet - Search bills, what's new, FAQ, Congressional Record.

United States Documents - U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers.

U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit - About he court, rules/addenda, opinions. Also 1994-2003.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - File, check status, and search patents and trademarks, news.
 

Florida Government

Business and Professional Regulation - Divisions, features, media releases, and find and agency.

Corporations - Florida Department of State, search, electronic filing, forms, fees.  En Español.

Florida Administrative Code - Search, instructions, FAC online, and statutes.

Florida Administrative Weekly - Proposed rules and regulations, meetings, bid announcements.

Florida Building Commission - Meetings, committees, building code, training, and what's new.

Florida Electronic Federal Depository Library - Directory, local, state, and federal government.

Florida State Courts - Supreme court, Florida courts, judicial administration, opinions and rules.

Florida Supreme Court - Justices, jury instructions, public information, cases search, opinions, FAQ.

Licensing - Duties, staff, council, information and fees, legal, industries, access, news, contacts.

Municipal Codes - Codes of Ordinance and Land Development codes by city or county.

Online Sunshine - Florida legislature, session, bill search, guide, links, laws, budget.

Seminole County Clerk of the Court - Forms and fees, public notices, online payments, news.

Seminole County Code - Ordinances, Laws of Florida, resolutions pertaining to Seminole County.

Statutes - Florida Statutes 1997-2005 by Chapters and Parts, search bill text for 2006.

Unemployment Compensation - Unemployment claim filing, benefit rights information, forms.
 

Florida Law Libraries

Barry University School of Law Library - Hours, staff, catalog, reference services, and technology.

Florida A&M University, College of Law Library - Hours, catalog, American Civil Rights materials.

Florida Coastal School of Law Library & Technology Center - Catalog, collections, exam archives.

The Florida State University College of Law Library - Catalog, research, Fl. Supreme Court briefs.

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center Law Library & Technology Center

St. Thomas University School of Law Digital Library - Digital library, catalog, library tutorials, links.

Stetson University College of Law Library - Catalog, legal resources, librarian resources, databases.

The University of Florida College of Law Legal Information Center - Catalog, course reserves, research.

University of Miami School of Law Library - Catalog, research guides, Everglades Litigation, more.
 

Legal Forms

AllLaw.com Forms - Business, credit, family related, leases, loans and finance, real estate, more.

Bankruptcy Forms Manual - Official bankruptcy forms from the Federal Judiciary.

Business Forms & Letters - Directory of free and fee-based forms, forms by state.

Business Tax Forms, Federal - IRS Tax forms and publications for small businesses.

Business Tax Forms, Florida - Florida Department of Revenue tax forms and information.

Corporate and Business Forms & Filing Information - Internet Legal Research Group links by state.

Florida Construction Lien Law Forms - Download forms for contractors, property owners, landlords.

Florida Division of Corporations Forms - Forms, instructions, and fees for registering with Florida.

Forms from the Feds - List of government forms from the University of Memphis.

Forms.gov - Official website, find forms by number, agency, agency list, and alphabetical, FAQ.

Law Practice Forms - General law practice forms and litigation forms.

Legal Forms Archive - Internet Legal Research Group site with business and personal forms.

LegalLife Resource Center - Legal forms, check-lists, and planning tools for all legal aspects.

Microsoft Office Legal Templates - Business legal, real estate and rental, and family law templates.

Securities and Exchange Commission Forms List - Public forms by category or alphanumeric.

Small Business Forms - Small Business Administration forms by number, frequently requested.

U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services Forms and Fees - Online forms and fees information.
 

Legal Portals

AllLaw.com - Find a Lawyer, tools & calculators, legal topics, directory, top stories, legal glossary.

American Law Sources On-line - Links to online sources of law for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

FindLaw - Search for a local lawyer, browse legal information, did you know?, tips & tools.

Guide to Law Online - Law Library of Congress portal of Internet sources for legal researchers.

HierosGamos - Worldwide legal directories of law, associations, lifestyle, employment, and more.

Internet Legal Resources - William Mitchell College of Law portal to legal information.

Law & Government Websites - Federal and Florida courts, governments, bars, and research sites.

Legal Information Institute - Cornell Law School site with news, law events, and court decisions.
 

Other Resources

Court Rules, Forms and Dockets - Search or browse federal and state court rules, forms, dockets.

Gun Laws - Guide to federal and state gun laws, transportation of firearms, and related links.

Municipal Codes Online - Codes of Ordinance and Land Development codes by state.

State Statutes and Legislation - Links to full-text constitutions, statutes, legislation, laws, rules.
 

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