American Law Reports

This lesson is an introduction to the American Law Reports (ALR) and is intended for use by students in introductory legal research classes. The goal is to give you an understanding of the features of the resource, the best methods for using it, and an understanding of when to use it. The lesson covers both print and electronic formats of ALR.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the lesson, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the features of American Law Reports (ALR).
2. Recognize when to use ALR.
3. Apply this knowledge to use ALR effectively in their research.