Legal Information Literacy Among Practitioners: A Case Study of High Court Libraries in Rajasthan

Abstract

In the context of Rajasthan’s High Court libraries, this study investigates legal professionals’ knowledge and opinions regarding legal information literacy (LIL). Legal information literacy is now a critical competence for legal practitioners due to the increasing complexity of legal systems and the growing corpus of legal publications. The study looks into perceived barriers to obtaining and using legal information, as well as awareness levels and library usage frequency. Data was collected from 250 respondents, including legal scholars, attorneys, and judges, using a standardised questionnaire. Significant patterns in the ways that legal professionals use legal information resources are revealed by quantitative research, which also highlights the need for additional training programs to enhance their skills. The results show that even if legal professionals understand the importance of LIL, barriers including a lack of training and a lack of technology infrastructure prevent it from being implemented effectively. The report ends with suggestions for specific actions aimed at improving legal information literacy (LIL) in Rajasthan’s legal community.