Secondary sources are important starting points for your research because they can help introduce you to the law or legal system of another country, a particular legal topic, and legal principles or concepts.
This page covers starting points for finding secondary sources on foreign law.
Books, textbooks, journal articles, and other secondary sources are rich sources of information on foreign law. They are great resources for familiarizing yourself with law from another jurisdiction. You can also use these resources to learn about relevant legislation and case law.
There are multiple methods for finding books, journals, and other secondary sources on foreign law.
►Visit the Textbooks, Treatises, and More page to learn how to find books and ebooks.
►See the Journal Literature page for several strategies for finding journal articles.
Many of the Law Library's guides highlight recent treatises on foreign laws relating to particular subjects such as family law, employment law, or criminal law.
►See the full list of law subject guides for further information.