Shawn Nevers

I hate being the bearer of bad news, but so be it - finals are upon us. To help alleviate some of your stress and get you more prepared I wanted to remind …

We're proud to announce the addition of the new Law Library Resources Search Box to our web page. This tool was designed to help you more easily access the print and electronic resources …

On March 14, 2008 the Law School held its Annual Awards Banquet and Barristers' Ball. Many of you attended and it was a very nice evening. I wanted to commend those that received …

Elder Earl C. Tingey will be this year's speaker at the Annual Law School Fireside this Sunday, March 23rd. (details here) Before he began his full- time service for the Church, Elder Tingey …

Last Wed. I led the Spirit in the Law Discussion on the topic, "Humble Lawyers: Can They Exist? Do They Exist? And How to Become One." There were many helpful and interesting comments …

Tomorrow (Mar. 15) BYU will host the Annual Rex E. Lee Run. The race helps raise money for cancer research and honors our beloved inaugural dean, Rex Lee, who died of cancer in …

I have been asked to be the presenter/facilitator at this week's Spirit in the Law discussion. My topic will be "Humble Lawyers: Can They Exist? Do They Exist? And How to Become One." …

There will be a recital tonight, Mar. 6th, at 7:30 pm on the main floor of the library. Come and enjoy the talents of our law students. Also, for those of you wanting …

U.S. Government websites can often be very helpful when doing legal research.  One way to search government websites is through Google's U.S. Government Search - sometimes called Google Uncle Sam.    The About page explains …

While BYU Law School is one of the best bargains around, let's face it -- you still have student debt. Now you also have a kindred spirit to feel your pain and give …

Professor Gordon Smith and his co-author Darian M. Ibrahim (Univ. of AZ Law School) have posted their article Entrepreneurs on Horseback: Reflections on the Organization of Law on SSRN. It will be published …

If you've ever wondered why the Bluebook isn't available online, you have one less thing to wonder about. On Feb. 15 editors of the Harvard Law Review announced the launch of an online …

American history has always fascinated me. So, while this doesn't deal directly with law I thought I'd share it anyway. The Library of Congress Blog has reported that with the death of Harry …

Professor Margaret Tarkington has recently deposited her paper "Rejecting the Touchstone: Complete Preemption and Congressional Intent After Beneficial National Bank v. Anderson" on SSRN (available here). Her article will soon be published in …

Today, February 12, 2008, marks the 199th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Next year we will celebrate the Bicentennial of his birth and events are already being planned across the country. To remember President …

Yesterday I made a presentation on several electronic resources that could be of help to those of you writing research papers this semester. I told those who attended that I would post links …

BYU Law School is a great place to study the law. As a student I was often impressed by my fellow classmates and my professors, as I imagine you are too. The annual …

Many law school classes require a research paper instead of a final exam this semester. If you are in one of those classes, the library is here to help. You are always welcome …