A comprehensive legal research and bibliographic guide to all phases of American law is presented in this book, from law for the laymen to jurisprudence, from how to find a case to Supreme Court research. It is intended for a general audience, and to familiarize the reader with the tools of legal research and education by providing in one alphabetical sequence succinct explanation of legal methodology with copious references to additional source material. Legal education, generally not included in legal research books, is covered to assist those considering such an education. (Author/MSE)