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News sources can help you:

  • Track the development of legal issues in real time
  • Find commentary and analysis from legal experts and stakeholders
  • Understand the social and political context of a legal matter
  • Identify recent cases, inquiries, or proposed reforms not yet covered in academic literature

News articles aren’t considered academic sources, but they are useful for gaining current awareness and context, especially for assignments on topical issues or law in practice.

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Tips for using news sources

  • Use the publication date filter to narrow to recent stories.

  • Check bias or perspective by comparing coverage across multiple outlets.

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