Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies: Websites

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(Library of Congress) This site provides legislative information from the Library of Congress, including bills and resolutions, daily activity in Congress, the Congressional Record, and so on. Coverage is from the 101st Congress (1989) through current legislation.

(Cornell Law School: Legal Information Institute) The broad topic of constitutional law deals with the interpretation and application of the United States Constitution. As the Constitution is the source of legal authority for the United States, questions of constitutional law often relate to fundamental questions of sovereignty and democracy.

(United State Senate) Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. Its first three words – “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens.

(United States Courts) Only the government initiates a criminal case, usually through the U.S. attorney’s office, in coordination with a law enforcement agency. Allegations of criminal behavior should be brought to the local police, the FBI, or another appropriate law enforcement agency.

(HG.org Leading Lawyers) This site provides information for students considering a career in law.

(FJC) This site contains results of research on federal court operations and procedures and court history.

(Thomson Reuters) FindLaw's Cases and Codes section contains resources and links for both state and federal laws. This includes resources pertaining to constitutions, statutes, cases and more. Run a search for case summaries or select a jurisdiction to browse applicable laws.

(American Bar Association) While there are some differences in civil and criminal trials, the basic courtroom procedure is the same. The remaining topics in this section discuss this basic procedure, noting the differences where they occur.

(State of Nebraska Judicial Branch) Provides information on court procedures in Nebraska.