LibGuides: Legal Subject Guide with Legal Citation: Legal Research

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Quicklaw
Quicklaw has a comprehensive case law collection, and the ability to note up cases and legislation. There are also current awareness services and expert legal commentary.

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Canadian Legal Information Institute (CanLII)
Statutes, regulations, and judicial decisions from jurisdictions all across Canada. Search all, federal, or by province/territory. Unofficial versions. Some point-in-time.

QuickScribe
For legal research. Access B.C. statutes, regulations, and current legislation, as well as key federal legislation.

BC Laws (BC King's Printer)
Current legislation--including private, special, and local acts--with some point-in-time. Orders in council going back to 1872; Gazette II. Gazette I for 2003-current year.
Supreme Court of Canada Judgments
Supreme Court of Canada Decisions, 1876 to present.

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Organized by year or use the search box at the top.
BC Supreme Court Rules and Forms
Includes Civil, Family, and Criminal Rules.
BC Court of Appeal Rules, Procedures, and Forms
Links to acts, rules, forms, and practice directives for the British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA).

Legal Research Manual
Includes Canadian, US, and international legal research information sources and tips. From Queen's University Library.
Best Guide to Canadian Legal Research
Compiled by Catherine P. Best, Research Lawyer

For help with legal information seeking for your VCC assignments, please feel free to contact me, Kristina, Legal Liaison Librarian.

The Practical Guide to Canadian Legal Research (4th ed.) by McCormack, Nancy
Call Number: KE 250 M36 2015 - Downtown
Legal Research: Step by Step 5e by Blatt; Kerr
Call Number: KF 240 B53 2020 - Reserves Downtown

Check for Reserve or Reference status. May be available for short-term loan, based on instructor/departmental preference.
The comprehensive guide to legal research, writing & analysis 4e by McCarney et al
Call Number: KE 250 M32 2024

ISBN: 9781774624944

Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation
Call Number: KF 245 C36 2023 - Downtown
Legal Writing and Research Manual 8e by Whitehead
Call Number: KF 240 W45 2019 - Downtown
Communication and writing for paralegals by O'Mara, A.
Call Number: KE 265 O43 2018
Modern writing for lawyers by Peg, J.
Call Number: KF 250 J36 2015 - Downtown

PLTC Training course material.