On Legal Research 04 - Various Methodological Approaches to Legal Research
Research means hard-work. Analytical Approach : This is the traditional way of doing legal research. It means looking closely at legal texts like laws and court cases. The goal is to understand what the law says and how it applies to real situations. It is systematic and used by lawyers and judges. But, it may not consider the social or economic context, and it might not work well for vulnerable groups. Interdisciplinary Approach : This approach borrows ideas from other fields like history, sociology, and politics. It looks at the law more broadly, thinking about how society, pol...