Orientation to Legal Research Series: U.S. Case Law (2020)

***NOTE: PLEASE REVIEW THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS’S “PANDEMIC INFORMATION: FOR THE PUBLIC” WEBPAGE, HTTPS://WWW.LOC.GOV/ABOUT/PANDEMIC-INFORMATION/FOR-PUBLIC/ [https://www.loc.gov/about/pandemic-information/for-public/], TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUBLIC, IN-PERSON EVENTS ARE PROCEEDING AS SCHEDULED ON THE DATE OF INTEREST.***The_ Orientation to Legal Research_ _Series _of classes is designed to give a basic introduction to LEGAL SOURCES AND RESEARCH TECHNIQUES.  These ORIENTATIONS, taught by reference librarians, are typically offered once a month on a rotating basis, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.  This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law, and information about locating records and briefs.  For additional information, please call (202) 707-5080.  Also, prior to attending any in-person class, patrons should obtain a Library of Congress Registration Card [https://www.loc.gov/rr/readerregistration.html]. Please request ADA accommodations at least five business days in advance by contacting (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov.