LibGuides: Criminal Law (including Police Conduct): Researching a Topic

Legal Treatises

Need a source to cite for existing legal principles or the current state of the law? Use a well-respected treatise!

Villanova Law Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
Search the law library catalog for books in our collection. Try a keyword search and browse the results. Once you have identified a title of interest, expand your search by clicking on the Subject link for that title.

Books available in the main campus library This link opens in a new window
Books available worldwide This link opens in a new window
If you find a book that you would like that is not in the Villanova Law or main campus libraries, you may request it through the Law Library Inter-Library Loan Service.

To find law reivew articles on a topic, consider using these sources:

Lexis Advance This link opens in a new window
Use Lexis Advance to find law review articles by searching directly for articles OR by Shepardizing a case or statute to find articles on that law.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Links to articles and abstracts of articles on HeinOnline, SelectedWorks, SSRN and other sources.
HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
Diverse collection of databases including extensive law journals library, current and historical federal materials, specialized collections and more.

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