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'''''Beginner’s Guide to Finding Legal Information''''' explains how to find legal information in British Columbia. It also provides links to many more self-help resources and guides. This guide is a starting point and is not meant to be exhaustive. It explains the law and legal procedures in general, and is not intended to give legal advice on your particular legal problem. | |||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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*[[Introduction to Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information|Introduction]] | *[[Introduction to Beginner's Guide to Finding Legal Information|'''Introduction''']] | ||
=== Understanding the Law === | === Understanding the Law === | ||
* '''[[How the Law Works in Canada]]''' | * '''[[How the Law Works in Canada]]''' | ||
** [[How the Law Works in Canada#What | ** [[How the Law Works in Canada#What is legislation? | What is legislation?]] {{·}} [[How the Law Works in Canada#What is case law? | What is case law?]] | ||
=== Understanding Your Legal Problem === | === Understanding Your Legal Problem === | ||
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=== Taking Action === | === Taking Action === | ||
* '''[[Do I Need to Go to Court?]]''' | * '''[[Do I Need to Go to Court?]]''' | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Which Court Do I Need to Go to?]]''' | ||
* | * '''[[How Do I Find Court Forms?]]''' | ||
* '''[[ | * '''[[How Do I Find Case Law?]]''' | ||
* '''[[How Do I Find Out About Court Procedures?]]''' | |||
* '''[[Where Can I Find Help with My Legal Problem?]]''' | |||
=== | === Using Legal Information === | ||
* '''[[Primary Sources]]''' | * '''[[Primary Sources]]''' | ||
* '''[[Secondary | * '''[[Secondary Resources and How to Find Them]]''' | ||
* '''[[How Can I Tell If a Secondary | * '''[[How Can I Tell If a Secondary Resource Is Reliable or If I Should Use It?]]''' | ||
* '''[[Recommended Secondary | * '''[[Recommended Secondary Resources]]''' | ||
** [[Recommended Secondary | ** [[Recommended Secondary Resources#Clicklaw website | Clicklaw website]] {{·}} [[Recommended Secondary Resources#Legal dictionaries and glossaries | Legal dictionaries and glossaries]] {{·}} [[Recommended Secondary Resources#Research resources at Courthouse Libraries BC | Research resources at Courthouse Libraries BC]] {{·}} [[Recommended Secondary Resources#Online guides to legal research | Online guides to legal research]] {{·}} [[Recommended Secondary Resources#More recommended online resources | More recommended online resources]] | ||
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Beginner’s Guide to Finding Legal Information explains how to find legal information in British Columbia. It also provides links to many more self-help resources and guides. This guide is a starting point and is not meant to be exhaustive. It explains the law and legal procedures in general, and is not intended to give legal advice on your particular legal problem.
Contents
Understanding the Law
Understanding Your Legal Problem
- What Is My Legal Topic and What Are My Rights?
- Which Area of Law Does My Problem Fall Under?
- How Do I Find the Laws That Concern My Legal Problem?
Taking Action
- Do I Need to Go to Court?
- Which Court Do I Need to Go to?
- How Do I Find Court Forms?
- How Do I Find Case Law?
- How Do I Find Out About Court Procedures?
- Where Can I Find Help with My Legal Problem?
Using Legal Information
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