The Lighter side of Research!
Hope you enjoyed your spring break and are ready to get back into the swing of things! Still working on your ALWRs, MSJs, or other legal research projects? Next week, we are offering Workshops in low...
View ArticleSummer Westlaw/Lexis access – NOT automatic
Students and Alumni do not have continued access to Westlaw/WestlawNext and Lexis.com over the summer without taking affirmative steps to extend access. The criteria for summer access are set forth...
View ArticleHave you read the fine print on your Westlaw contract?
If you haven’t, you are not using the skills you are using in law school to the fullest extent. Misuse of your Westlaw (or Lexis) account can result in serious consequences. Can’t read the full...
View ArticleWhat do you like about Lexis Advance?
As a Librarian, I try to keep up with new research tools. It has been hard before to see how cases are treated across jurisdictions, which can often be very helpful if arguing for a change in law....
View ArticleFree Software for You – and its Good!
All of us have been inundated with offers of free software we can install on our phones, tablets, and laptops. I’ve gotten a little cynical about it: legal publishers are eager to offer free apps and...
View ArticleDon’t Forget Secondary Sources
Librarians often tell students to start researching with secondary sources. Secondary sources are a great starting point for researching an unfamiliar area, providing a narrative explanation of complex...
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