The Legal Times and the Wall Street Journal Law Blog are reporting that BYU Law alum, Jay T. Jorgensen (Class of '97), will be arguing today before the United States Supreme Court. The odd part of the story - he'll be doing …
Last weekend the Library of Congress Experience opened at the Library of Congress. The Experience includes many new interactive displays that look wonderful. Thomas Jefferson's personal library has been recreated (with all but 300 of the 6,487 volumes Jefferson sold to Congress …
Did you know some law firms have their own librarians? Well, it's true. Usually law firm librarians are only in larger firms, but if your firm has librarians they can be a valuable resource for you during your summer work. I actually …
The Law School was ranked 25th in Brian Leiter's Rankings of Top 40 Law Schools by Student (Numerical) Quality 2008. The most significant factor of these rankings are the average of the 75th and 25th percentile LSAT scores for last year's entering …
Recently the Wall Street Journal Law Blog blogged about the billable hour and the California State Bar President's call for reform in billing practices. (here) I thought you might find it interesting.
Finals are upon us. But you don't have to worry (too much), because the Law Library is here to help. I've blogged before about several services we offer to help you in this time of need: Sample Exams CALI Group Study Rooms …
Sue Altmeyer of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Library has recently posted What Law Firm Librarians' Want You to Know on the CM Law Library Blog. Included are some great tips to help you get ready for the work you will be …
For all of you Sesame Street fans out there you'll be happy to know that Oscar the Grouch was recently mentioned in a Supreme Court opinion courtesy of Justice Scalia. A Law.com article recently reported that the Sesame Street character's name appeared …
For all of you trying to get a jump on studying for finals, the law library began its extended hours schedule on Monday, March 31. We are now open until 1am. Extended hours will continue until finals are over.
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 you about CALI. I've blogged about it before (here), …
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 available through the law library. Let me give you …
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 awards. Here is a link to the program that lists …
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 was a practicing attorney. In 2001 Elder Tingey gave …
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 by those in attendance. I thought I'd share some …
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 1996.
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." I hope you will consider being a part of …
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 to study, please plan accordingly.
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