Secondary Sources

What it is

Explore original Law Mind explanations, legal and Latin dictionaries, and historical encyclopedias and treatises. Reference material is a starting point for primary-source research.

How it helps you

Use an overview to identify the concepts and authorities to investigate. Historical works are historical sources; do not treat their publication-era descriptions as current law.

What's covered

• Original topical explanations
• Legal and Latin dictionaries
• Historical encyclopedias and treatises
• Primary sources should be checked for the relevant jurisdiction and date