Legal Reference and Research

This Quick Reference Card offers a concise summary of statutory interpretation consisting of the most important principles, legislation and cases.

This Quick Reference Card offers a concise summary of legal referencing using the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) style.

An indispensable reference work containing over 10,000 terms in 100 subject areas reviewed, updated and expanded by a large team of  legal experts from across Australia.

An indispensable reference work containing over 10,000 terms in 100 subject areas reviewed, updated and expanded by a large team of  legal experts from across Australia.

General Editors: Ray Finkelstein and David Hamer

Specialist Area Editors: Peter Butt and Rod Howie

LexisNexis Guide Series: Legislation and Statutory Interpretation, 4th edition is a clear and accessible guide to understanding legislation and the rules of statutory interpretation. It is an invaluable resource for anyone studying the legislative process and the interpretation of legislation in Australia.

The work will be invaluable for practitioners who need to acquire or enhance the skills required to build and maintain client rapport in professional practice.

The LexisNexis Australian Legal Dictionary, 2nd edition features succinct plain English definitions, supported by judicial and legislative authority, to provide a key point of reference for practitioners, students and the general reader. The scope, relevance and currency of the terms defined ensure that this work remains the most accurate, authoritative and popular legal dictionary in Australia.

Good legal drafting requires a sound knowledge of the relevant law, combined with an understanding of basic drafting principles. This book provides an excellent guide to students and practitioners alike.

A current, comprehensive and informative approach to legal research