Legal Research - LAWR II

Welcome to LAWR II!

This guide discusses:

1.  A basic refresher of the LAWR I guide including:

• How to research California and federal case law on Westlaw™ and Lexis™
• How to research California codes and federal statutes  on Westlaw™ and Lexis™
• How to research secondary sources  on Westlaw™ and Lexis™

2.  How to identify local laws such as court rules and ordinances

3.  How to locate legislative history

4. How to used tools helpful in persuasive writing and more advanced legal research

Note:  This guide provides information only.  Employees of the University of La Verne and the College of Law cannot provide you with legal advice or serve as your attorney.  If you need an attorney in California, visit:

Much of the information presented originated from the UCLA School of Law's Library Guide for Secondary & Practice Guides: Jury Instructions — Law Practice Management (Jury Instructions) and UCLA School of Law's Library Guide for Federal Legislative History. Information is accurate as of 1/19/2023. Other sources utilized contain attribution information at the end of the page. Many thanks for the fine work.