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LLM Common Law Research & Writing Resources

A bibliography to help LLM students understand the U.S. Common Law system

Welcome!

This guide is designed to assist LLM students in navigating the oft-complex common law legal system prevalent in the United States. It offers an array of resources both online and within our library collections, specifically curated to assist you with the legal research and citation practices used in the U.S. 

In this guide, you'll find resources discussing the differences between the common law and civil law legal systems, the intricacies of the U.S. legal system, how common law and U.S. courts function, and resources to assist you with U.S. legal research and citation styles.