Use this guide to help you make the most of the library and information resources and services.
The Law Library is on Level -1 of Forum Library.
The Library Search services will help you discover books, journals, articles, audio visual material and more on your chosen topic. This is a good place to start when you are beginning to research a topic as you can draw on content from a variety of different sources.
Library Search
Search for print and online books, journals, articles + more. Library Search LibGuide available for guidance.
Penryn Library Search
Search the print and streaming media collections that you have access to at Penryn campus.
When submitting academic work for assessment, you must provide full details of all of the sources you consulted.
OSCOLA (The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities) has been developed to facilitate accurate citation of authorities, legislation, and other legal materials.
For detailed assistance, check out the Citing Legal Sources support guide.
It is easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer breadth of information available to you. Invest time in planning an effective online search strategy so that you can quickly and easily discover relevant and high quality information.
Use the Search Techniques LibGuides for lots of hints and tips on successful online searching.
Find out more about the skills support available to help you develop a range of academic skills including essay writing, referencing, critical reading and getting the most out of lectures.
The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS) in London serves all universities in its role a national legal research library.
A wide range of freely available online research and training guides are available. This includes:
