Legal Research Methodology “Theory and Practice”

This book offers a specialized legal study to address the most prominent scientific and intellectual challenges posed by legal research methodology, without exaggeration or oversimplification. Through logical analysis, we aim to provide legal research distinctive characteristics that set it apart from other scientific studies, whenever possible. In this context, the objectives of the book revolve around assisting students and researchers in the field of legal research to address any legal issue with a systematic scientific approach, make the right choice of research problem, select the most appropriate methods for gathering scientific material, and reach reliable and credible conclusions in preparing a research project of high scientific quality. All this stems from the need to consider the specific nature of legal sciences and their sensitivity, as they deal with precise and critical fields. This requires a change and gradual adaptation in the use of research tools and methods, sometimes even excluding certain methods that are unsuitable for analyzing legal rules and determining their mechanisms. Among the key outcomes and recommendations of the book is our suggestion to develop legal research methodologies to keep pace with new legislative challenges and emerging legal issues that the world has witnessed in recent years, particularly in areas such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and other unconventional transformations that have affected the efficiency and horizons of the legal system. This reflects the need to establish a new forward-looking jurisprudential vision that enhances the visibility and status of legal research methodology, improving its standing compared to what it is today.