How to Shepardize [Unknown Binding] Shepard’s

Description

1993 edition with slightly different cover art. There is one name written in pen on the front. Staple bound cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This unassuming staple-bound booklet may not seem like a collector’s item at first glance, but it represents an essential tool for legal researchers and a fascinating glimpse into the pre-digital era of legal citation. Published by the Shepard’s Company, “How to Shepardize” is a guide to using the renowned Shepard’s Citations, a pioneering legal citation system that allowed lawyers and scholars to trace the history of a court case and its subsequent treatment by other courts. Before the advent of online legal databases, the multi-volume Shepard’s Citations was an indispensable resource in law libraries across America, and mastering the “Shepardizing” process was a rite of passage for generations of law students and practitioners. This 1993 edition captures the transition from print to electronic resources, offering insights into the evolving landscape of legal research. With its well-worn cover and handwritten inscription, this copy bears the marks of diligent use, a testament to its enduring value as a practical reference in an era when legal knowledge was still tethered to the physical world of books.