Here’s a summary of our May 10 Legal Research in Practice Workshop, as well as selected material from the small group sessions.
Materials
- Model research paths for the hands-on examples: PDF (lawnet google account required)
Summer Research Tips
Want to start with a good secondary source?
- Find a treatise or practice guide using our list of
Legal Treatises by Subject
- Check a UCI Law Library research guide, or look for other guides with our
Legal Research Guide Finder
Planning to use a database this summer?
- Bloomberg Law & Lexis Advance: unlimited access
- Westlaw: restrictions apply
- More info. on summertime Bloomberg Law, Lexis, and Westlaw
- Others (e.g. CQ, HeinOnline, Legislative Insight): log into the Law VPN, then select a database.
List of popular legal databases
Connecting from off campus?
- UCI Law IT – Law VPN instructions
- UCI Law Library – Password FAQ
- UCI Law IT – Help Desk: (949) 824-1434
Stumped?
- Ask a librarian! If you don’t have one at work, ask us. We’d love to help you make a good impression! Stop by, call, or email. [ (949) 824-6746 | refdesk@law.uci.edu ]
Our summer hours are 9 to 5 (closed for lunch) - Try a law library close to your job. Check our list of Southern California Law Libraries