Preliminary steps in researching case law include which of the following?

A) Defining the issue
B) Determining the research goals
C) Defining the issue and determining the research goals
D) Submitting a case report

Preliminary Steps

Initial actions or procedures that are undertaken at the beginning of a legal or procedural process to ensure proper and systematic progression.

Researching Case Law

Involves the process of finding and analyzing past judicial decisions to understand how courts have interpreted the law in similar cases.

Research Goals

Objectives or targets that guide the focus and direction of a scholarly or scientific investigation.