. Recognizing the prominence of this field of inquiry, Harvard Law School has developed a program to assist faculty members and students who are interested in pursuing systematic, empirical studies of important legal questions. This site offers useful resources for designing, constructing and analyzing an empirical research study, as well as information regarding support services offered by Harvard Law School. For more information, please contact our Empirical Research Services department.
Designing an Empirical Legal Study: Basic process of designing an effective empirical research study and developing testable hypotheses.
Collecting Data: Recommendations on retrieving data and links to sources.