Internet is snaring law firms; a fast-growing network enhances legal research

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Using Internet can greatly enhance online legal research. Membership in a commercial e-mail network enables communication through Internet with members of any one of a variety of networks. The e-mail capabilities also connect the user to many specialized electronic bulletin boards. Telnet, a remote login feature, allows the user to use existing data bases and also facilitates interlibrary loan by making available major university card catalogs. Some commercial suppliers will obtain Internet access for those who plan to use the network regularly.

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Law firms should consider Internet alternatives: the Internet's expense and lack of an information filter make it less than optimal for some

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While Internet access can offer a law firm many benefits, most hype overstates these and ignores the drawbacks, making careful analysis an important initial step. Internet advocates tout the communication, exposure, and information available via the 'Net. In fact, the information is unorganized and most is ill-suited to legal needs, publicity is limited to the cachet of being at technology's leading edge, and e-mail, while invaluable, is not secure. Money and time expenses can be significant.

Law firms, Libraries

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Focus on information literacy; law schools face challenges posed by students' reliance on online material for research

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Issues are discussed regarding a major topic of discussion in law schools, legal research and how it should be done. This started after the introduction of computerized legal research systems into law schools in the 1970s. Questions examined by books on this topic are discussed.

United States, Curricula, Law schools

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