Disclaimer
"Law Books On a Shelf" by umjanedoen at Flickr Creative Commons
The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. No endorsement or recommendation is made of any product named here or provided as an educational tool for this purpose by the Auraria Library or its agents.
Libraries, Librarians, Ethics and Self-Help Law
In order to protect the public, persons not admitted to the practice of law in Colorado, cannot hold themselves out as lawyers in Colorado or as authorized to practice law in Colorado. The practice of law [in Colorado] by a person who is not a licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar is prohibited by the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 5.5 (a) (1). C.R.C.P. The Unauthorized Practice of Law and Multijurisdictional Practice of Law.
What actually constitutes the practice of law? The answer to that question remains unclear with an increasing number of rights being determined in federal and state agencies.
Generally, staff in Libraries, including Law Libraries, cannot, ethically, give you legal advice. But they can show you how to use their legal resources.
Constitutional Law - Congressional Debates
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation
Beginning with the Continental Congress in 1774, America's national legislative bodies have kept records of their proceedings.
The records of the Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, and the United States Congress make up a rich documentary history of the construction of the nation and the development of the federal government and its role in the national life.
These documents record American history in the words of those who built our government.
Search Westlaw
1. Use Westlaw for Legal Matters
Search Encyclopedias and Law Reviews
Legal Matters - Expanded Table of Contents
Search Google Scholar
Google Scholar is an interdisciplinary search engine that can be used to search for full-text articles and scholarly books on every topics, providing direct links Auraria Library academic journals. You will be prompted to put in your name and ID number but will then have direct access to materials owned by Auraria Library.
GPO Access - Charters of Freedom
Because a Century of New Lawmaking only takes you to 1875, use Google Scholar to research the Law Reviews and other contemporary journals on the topics of Constitutional Amendments from the early 20th century to present day and Amendments 1 through 27.
Westlaw: Law Dictionaries Online
- Law.com Dictionary
- 'Lectric Law LibraryLegal Definitions A to Z
Loading...
