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Law: LGST 101 Famous Trials Assignment

This is a guide to the legal resources available online and in print in the CCBC libraries.

Databases

Searching for the Information on the Trials and the Law

For this assignment, search for the trials as well as for what the popular name title is. Mississippi Burning becomes US v Price. Search by the names of the people involved in the case for biographical information as well information about the trial. 

If you are using a website, check for bias! These are trials and events that are controversial.