International Economic Law and the Internet: Content, Quality and Research Methods

Abstract

There is a wealth of legal information available on the Internet and it continues to grow daily. While the Internet is the preferred starting point for many doing legal research, there are several issues that should be considered when using the Web for locating international legal documents and information. This Note provides an overview of some of the most fruitful Web sites for international economic law. Its focus is on the content and quality of these Web sites and also looks at some of the promising Internet projects currently underway that will aid the researcher in locating reliable information. Also included is an outline of some of the important issues to consider when accessing and using the Internet for international legal research.