Summer research

Classes are done.  Finals are over.  But, in law school there's always work to do, even if it is of a different sort.  We wish luck to all of you working on the …

My last post laid out Westlaw and Lexis policies for summer access for law students.  There may be times during the summer where you won't qualify for student access and you may be looking for some free sources …

Contrary to popular belief, Westlaw and LexisNexis are not free in law school.  The Law Library pays annual subscription fees so that students can access these services.  Because Westlaw and Lexis want your business, …

Finals are over and soon law students will head off to summer jobs and externships. But, just because you won't be around this summer doesn't mean the library will abandon you. There are …

The Law Library is relatively quiet with most of you away at your summer externships and clerkships. As you well know, due to the economy Summer 2009 is quite different than summers past. …

While you're out at your jobs and externships this summer, the law librarians will be holding down the fort. So, if you need us - let us know. Last year we started our …

Several of you have asked about summer access to Westlaw and LexisNexis. Westlaw and Lexis both have restrictions on the use of their products during the summer. If you do qualify to use …

Earlier this year the Wall Street Journal Law Blog began a series of posts called "Advice from the Corner Office" to give practical advice to law students transitioning to law firms. (Previous posts …

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 …