Module 3: Law Cases

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Research Strategies

 Finding Law Cases

Use the Nexis Uni Links to an external site. (formerly LexisNexis Academic) database.

Search for a known case by citation (best) or case name.

Case Citation:

Rapanos v. U.S. 547 U.S. 715 (2006)

Search by citation:

Use the guided search. Select "Cases," then jurisdiction, and then type in your search terms
Type in either the citation
547 U.S. 715
or
by Parties
Rapanos  U.S.

Within results, you can limit your search by date, court, practice areas & topics, and most cited
Screenshot of NexisUni Case Search for Honey bees

 

Although it is easier to locate cases when you already have the citation or case name  (referenced in BNA or Law Review articles!) you can search for cases by using natural language or  keyword/s and connectors. 

Natural Language:

Step 1. Click on All Content Types


Step 2. Select cases and then the jurisdiction. When you have selected the locations you want, click on Previous 2 Years to change what time period should be included in your search. Then click in the search box to enter your search words

 Screenshot of NexisUni with a circle around the search box for a legal case search

 

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Questions?

For assistance developing your research strategies, or finding resources for your topic, or any other questions, please contact Public Policy & Government and Politics specialist:

Celina Nichols (cnichol5@umd.edu