Legal Research Methodology by Dr. S.R. Myneni
Book Overview
Legal Research Methodology explains the principles, processes, and techniques that underpin high-quality legal research. Organized in a logical and student-friendly format, the book explores both traditional doctrinal research (library-based analysis of statutes, case law, and legal texts) and non-doctrinal/empirical research (involving data collection, interviews, surveys, and socio-legal methods). It covers:
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Nature and scope of legal research and its role in legal education and practice.
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Identification and formulation of research problems, research questions, and hypotheses.
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Approaches and methods of legal research, including doctrinal and empirical techniques.
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Sources of legal materials, techniques for statutory interpretation, and case law analysis.
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Legal writing and presentation, including structuring reports, theses, dissertations, and articles.
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Citation and referencing standards used in legal research and ethical considerations.
The text equips readers with both the theoretical grounding and practical skills necessary to undertake systematic research in law. Its structured approach helps learners refine analytical thinking, effectively interpret legal sources, and communicate research findings clearly.