Real Law Society Press · Research workbook
Legal Research Starter Kit
Define a question, examine the sources and document a conclusion that stays within the evidence.
$39.00 USD once · Word workbook + printable PDF · View purchase options →
What is included
- Claim and question worksheet
- Jurisdiction and scope worksheet
- Source evaluation record
- Research and verification log
- Citation and quotation checklist
- Research memorandum outline
- Completed fictional teaching example
- Final review checklist
11 pages · Edition 1.0 · October 10, 2026. Both an editable Word workbook and a printable PDF are included. Duplicate the worksheets for your own research.
Try the method
Start with the free claim and question worksheet. The complete kit adds scope, source records, verification and a memorandum outline.
Download the free worksheet (PDF) →Who it is for
Readers beginning independent legal study and students who want a consistent research file. The worked example uses fictional institutional rules and is clearly identified as teaching material.
General U.S. legal research education. Individual legal advice, representation, filing instructions, personalized review, live instruction and certification are not included.
Use and access
Personal-use license: save, edit and print the workbook and duplicate its worksheets for your own research. Redistribution, resale and public posting are not included. Your completed research remains yours.
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