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LL.B. STUDY NOTES

107-K Use of Law Journals and Legal Software

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107-K Use of Law Journals and Legal Software

CONTENTS

Module-1) Requirements of Legal Journalism & Basic about Law Journals.

Module-2) Use of Law Journals and importance thereof.
Module-3) Legal Software : General Information and use.

Objectives of the Course :

The purpose behind introduction of this course is to provide the law students basic
information about various Indian and Foreign Law Journals and make them acquaint
with the use thereof. An art to find out the judgments supporting a legal issue will be
taught to the student. After having acquired basic knowledge, by continuous practice,
students are expected to know how to read and interpret the judgments of court. In the
era of ICT, knowledge of Legal Software and use thereof has become inevitable. In this
course, with the theoretical background, the students will become familiar about the use
of legal software and its application at the library or at the office of a law firm.

Note : While teaching the subject, the college may select any one of the various well
known legal software for providing the information to the students.

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Module-1) Requirements of Legal Journalism & Basic about Law Journals

1.1) Code of Ethics of Legal Journalism (Adopted at the Stockholm
Symposiums, 1991)
1.2) Legal Reasoning : meaning, nature application and Importance
1.3) Importance of Law Journals in the legal profession :
1.3.1) Importance of Legal Articles
1.3.2) Importance of criticism and analysis of judgments
1.4) Information about new Bills and Legislations from Law Journals
1.5) International and Foreign Law Journals : its importance in India
1.6) Kinds of International & Foreign Law Journals:
1.6.1) All England Reports
1.6.2) Halsbury's Laws of England

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MODULE-1 QUESTIONS :

Enumerate the code of ethics of Legal Journalism adopted at the Stockholm

Symposium, 1991. Explain how the same have been implemented in the criminal
justice system of India. (Mar-2014)
Explain : Principles of Legal Journalism (Apr-2013)
Explain the meaning, nature and importance of Legal Reasoning. How Legal
Reasoning is useful to the Lawyers, Judges and law students ? (Mar-2014)
What is Legal Reasoning ? State its importance in legal profession and contribution
in rendering judgment to the judges. (Apr-2013, Jan-2016)
Explain true/ false : It is mandatory for the Supreme Court of India to give Legal
Reasoning in its every decisions. (Mar-2014)
Discuss : Importance of Legal articles published in Law journals (Jan-2016)
Explain : Importance of articles published in Law Journals. (Apr-2013)
It is necessary to read the analytical and critical articles published in the law
journals in order to get true understanding of any legislation, bill or a judgment.
Discuss. (Apr-2013)
Explain true/ false : A bill which is pending in the House for the discussion cannot be
published in any law journal. (Mar-2014)
Discuss : International and Foreign Law Journals : its importance in India .
Discuss : Kinds of International & Foreign Law Journals.

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GO TO CONTENTS.

MODULE-1 ANSWERS :

Enumerate the code of ethics of Legal Journalism adopted at the Stockholm

Symposium, 1991. Explain how the same have been implemented in the criminal
justice system of India. (Mar-2014)
Explain : Principles of Legal Journalism (Apr-2013)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain the meaning, nature and importance of Legal Reasoning. How Legal
Reasoning is useful to the Lawyers, Judges and law students ? (Mar-2014)
What is Legal Reasoning ? State its importance in legal profession and contribution
in rendering judgment to the judges. (Apr-2013, Jan-2016)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain true/ false : It is mandatory for the Supreme Court of India to give Legal
Reasoning in its every decisions. (Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Discuss : Importance of Legal articles published in Law journals (Jan-2016)

Explain : Importance of articles published in Law Journals. (Apr-2013)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

It is necessary to read the analytical and critical articles published in the law
journals in order to get true understanding of any legislation, bill or a judgment.
Discuss. (Apr-2013)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain true/ false : A bill which is pending in the House for the discussion cannot be
published in any law journal. (Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : International and Foreign Law Journals : its importance in India.

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Discuss : Kinds of International & Foreign Law Journals.

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-1 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Module-2) Use of Law Journals and importance thereof

2.1) Format of Law Journals
2.2) Types of Law Journals
2.3) Art of finding relevant judgments from Law Journals
2.4) How to read a Judgment : Significance of Minority and Majority views

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MODULE-2 QUESTIONS :

Discuss about formats of Law journals. (Jan-2016)

Explain in detail the contents of law journals. (Jan-2016)
Discuss about the contents of any law journal. (Mar-2014)
Explain true/ false : The photograph and introduction of a newly appointed judge
can be published in a law journal. (Mar-2014)
State different types and names of law journals. Explain about columns and various
services taking into consideration any one law journal. (Apr-2013)
Discuss : Kinds of Law journals (Jan-2016)
Discuss : importance of law journals.
Regular reading and study of law journals is inevitable for law students, lawyers and
judges. Explain. (Apr-2013)
Why everyone in the legal field should continuously peruse various law journals ?
(Mar-2014)
Discuss : Art of finding relevant judgments.
Explain : Head-notes of a Judgment (Mar-2014)
Explain true/ false : Head-notes of any Judgment is a part and parcel of the same
judgment dictated by the concerned judge. (Mar-2014)
Discuss : Art of reading a judgment.
Every student of law must develop an art of reading a judgment. Discuss this
statement by explaining the significance of majority and minority opinions of a
judgement. (Apr-2013, Jan-2016)
Explain : Significance of Minority Judgment (Mar-2014)
The art of reading a judgment and utilizing for a case by its appropriate
interpretation comes by way of continuously perusing the judgment and hard work.
Discuss. (Mar-2014)

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GO TO CONTENTS.

MODULE-2 ANSWERS :

Discuss about formats of Law journals. (Jan-2016)

ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain in detail the contents of law journals. (Jan-2016)

Discuss about the contents of any law journal. (Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain true/ false : The photograph and introduction of a newly appointed judge
can be published in a law journal. (Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

State different types and names of law journals. Explain about columns and various
services taking into consideration any one law journal. (Apr-2013)
Discuss : Kinds of Law journals (Jan-2016)
ANSWER :
Refer :

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GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : importance of law journals.

Regular reading and study of law journals is inevitable for law students, lawyers and
judges. Explain. (Apr-2013)
Why everyone in the legal field should continuously peruse various law journals ?
(Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Art of finding relevant judgments.

Explain : Head-notes of a Judgment (Mar-2014)
Explain true/ false : Head-notes of any Judgment is a part and parcel of the same
judgment dictated by the concerned judge. (Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Art of reading a judgment.

Every student of law must develop an art of reading a judgment. Discuss this
statement by explaining the significance of majority and minority opinions of a
judgement. (Apr-2013, Jan-2016)
Explain : Significance of Minority Judgment (Mar-2014)
The art of reading a judgment and utilizing for a case by its appropriate
interpretation comes by way of continuously perusing the judgment and hard work.
Discuss. (Mar-2014)

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ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-2 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Module-3) Legal Software : General Information and use :

3.1) Various types of Legal Softwares :
3.1.1) General Information about Legal Software
3.1.2) Characteristics and features of various Legal Software
3.1.3) Legal Software : Operating System, Utility Programme, upgradation
& Installation, Dongle Lock Facility in Legal Software
3.1.4) Various Options available for searching judgments from Legal
Software
3.1.5) Options to find out relied and overruled judgments from legal
software
3.2) Court Cases :
3.2.1) Commenting and Reporting of Judgments
3.2.2) Crime Reporting

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MODULE-3 QUESTIONS :

What is legal software ? Enumerate various types thereof. Describe the facilities
made available from any legal software. (Mar-2014)
Explain the importance of legal software in the modern era taking into
consideration any legal software. (Apr-2013)
Describe in detail the facilities available Law Software. (Jan-2016)
Explain true/ false : Only the Editors of recognized law journals are permitted to prepare
and sell a Legal Software. (Mar-2014)
Discuss : Operating System, Utility Programme, upgradation & Installation,
Dongle Lock Facility in Legal Software.
Discuss : Software installation (Jan-2016)
Discuss : Various Options available for searching judgments from Legal
Software.
Discuss : Options to find out relied and overruled judgments from legal
software.
Discuss : Matters to be considered while Commenting and Reporting of
Judgments.
Explain : Matters to be considered while giving crime reporting. (Apr-2013)
Discuss about matters to be considered while giving crime reporting. (Jan-2016)

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GO TO CONTENTS.

MODULE-3 ANSWERS :

What is legal software ? Enumerate various types thereof. Describe the facilities
made available from any legal software. (Mar-2014)
Explain the importance of legal software in the modern era taking into
consideration any legal software. (Apr-2013)
Describe in detail the facilities available Law Software. (Jan-2016)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain true/ false : Only the Editors of recognized law journals are permitted to prepare
and sell a Legal Software. (Mar-2014)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Operating System, Utility Programme, upgradation & Installation,

Dongle Lock Facility in Legal Software.
Discuss : Software installation (Jan-2016)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Discuss : Various Options available for searching judgments from Legal

Software.
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Options to find out relied and overruled judgments from legal
software.
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Discuss : Matters to be considered while Commenting and Reporting of

Judgments.
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

Explain : Matters to be considered while giving crime reporting. (Apr-2013)

Discuss about matters to be considered while giving crime reporting. (Jan-2016)
ANSWER :
Refer :

GO TO MODULE-3 QUESTIONS.
GO TO CONTENTS.

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Suggested Reading :
Nandan Kamath - Law Relating to Computers and Internet, Universal Law Publishing Co.
Allan M. Gahten :- Internet : Law and Legal Profession Kant D. Stuckey - Internet and
online law
Michoel D. Rostoker - Computer Jurisprudence and Legal Responses to the Information
Revolution
Rega Rao - Use of computer, Interned for Law students & Legal Profession (Asia Law
Book House, Hyderabad)
Baxi Upendra :- Legal Education in 1St Century

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