Legal Research & Law

It's important to begin your research learning something about your subject; in fact, you won't be able to create a focused, manageable thesis unless you already know something about your topic.

Useful Search Terms

Use the words below to search for useful information in books and articles.

• law united states
• constitutional law
• constitutional law united states
• constitution united states
• criminal law
• political questions and judicial power united states
• law philosophy
• law united states interpretation and construction
• justice
• legislation california (books on the legislative process)
• war on terrorism law and legislation
• add the term law and legislation to any search on a topic to read about the legal aspects of that topic

Use the eBooks Below to Begin Learning About Your Topic

All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff. 

Why Use Books:

Use books to read broad overviews and detailed discussions of your topic. You can also use books to find primary sources, which are often published together in collections.
 

Where Do I Find Books?

You'll use the library catalog to search for books, ebooks, articles, and more.
 

What if MJC Doesn't Have What I Need?

If you need materials (books, articles, recordings, videos, etc.) that you cannot find in the library catalog, use our interlibrary loan service.