Finding the Precedent
Legal research is the foundation of any case. Interviewers want to know you can find relevant case law efficiently.
Tools & Methods
- Platforms: Discuss your experience with Westlaw or LexisNexis. Mention specific search connectors (Boolean).
- Shepardizing: Explain how you verify that a case is still "good law" and hasn't been overturned.
- Secondary Sources: Using treatises and law reviews to understand the broader legal context before diving into statutes.