Welcome to the 2024/2025 academic year at NYU Law! Whether you are new or returning to campus, you don’t want to miss the Law Library’s streamlined new search interface, called “Discovery” (https://discovery.law.nyu.edu). We invite you to use Discovery in your […]
LIBRARY SERVICES
Library Services – Fall 2024
The Library is excited to welcome you to the Law School! Whether you are new to using the Library or just need a refresher, please find some of our Fall services and programs below: Ask a Librarian Need help with […]
Finals Week Library Updates
The Library is here to help you finish the semester strong. As finals begin, please take note of a few changes to Library services and other updates: Extended Hours Until May 10, the Library will be open from 7:30am to […]
Last Call: Law Library Survey – Chance to Win $25 NYU Bookstore Gift Card
Do you have thoughts on how the NYU Law Library can be improved? Do you want a chance to win a $25 NYU Bookstore gift card? Take a few minutes and fill out a short survey to let us know […]
National Library Week: Instructional Session
Do you want a refresher on legal research? Or maybe you want to learn some new skills before your summer program? This week, the Law Library is hosting a legal research training (via Zoom) to better prepare you for practice. […]
National Library Week: Freebies and Name-the-Scanner Contest
In honor of National Library Week, stop by the library for freebies from some of your favorite legal information services providers, including Bloomberg Law, LexisNexis, Westlaw, Wolters Kluwer, Practicing Law Institute, and the Federal Depository Library Program. Also, don’t forget […]
Law Library Survey – Chance to Win $25 NYU Bookstore Gift Card
Do you have thoughts on how the NYU Law Library can be improved? Do you want a chance to win a $25 NYU Bookstore gift card? Take a few minutes and fill out a short survey to let us know […]
Naming Contest – Chance to Win $20 NYU Bookstore Gift Card
The NYU Law Library needs your help! We have three scanners that need names. Send us your suggestions for names until 12:00PM on Wednesday, April 3. Anyone is welcome to submit suggestions! And current members of the NYU community who […]
March Madness – Library Study Space Edition
Join the NYU Law Library for March Madness from March 26 – March 28, and vote for your favorite study space in the law library. To vote, check out the NYU Law Library Instagram Story @nyulawlibrary from 9am – 5pm.
Law Library Training: PLI
You are invited to a PLI Training will be held on Wednesday, February 28 on Zoom. Register Here Join us for a demo on PLI’s ebook platform and online research database, PLI PLUS. We will review search and browse functionality, […]
Law Library: Love Data Week 2024
Love Data Week is an international celebration of data, taking place every year during the week of Valentine’s day. Join us at the NYU Law Library as we celebrate Love Data Week. Our program is designed to engage and educate […]
Law Library Training: vLex
Join us on Thursday, February 1 at 1pm on Zoom for a training on vLex. Register Here In this training session we will provide an overall platform walk through, primarily focusing on the 3 ways to search on the vLex […]
Law Library Training: Researching Attorneys and Firms
Join us on Thursday, November 16 at 1pm on Zoom for Researching Attorneys and Firms Register Here This session covers how to find background information attorneys and law firms including experience, which clients they represent, associate satisfaction, and diversity information. […]
Law Library Training: Navigating International Treaties: Research Tips and Strategies
Join us on Thursday, November 9 at 1pm on Zoom for Navigating International Treaties: Research Tips and Strategies Register Here In this session, we will explore research strategies and tips for conducting international treaty research. The session will cover the […]
Law Library Training: Locating Federal Legislative History
Join us on Thursday, November 2 at 1pm on Zoom for Locating Federal Legislative History! Register Here Come learn what Library resources are vital for when it comes to locating federal legislative history. From bill drafts to committee reports and […]
Law Library Training: Dockets & Briefs – Historical & Current
Join us on Thursday, October 26 at 1pm on Zoom for Dockets & Briefs – Historical & Current Register Here In this session, we will explore docket research, including what is a court docket, what information is contained in a […]
Law Library Training: Researching Judges
Join us on Thursday, October 19 at 1pm on Zoom for Researching Judges Register Here A number of resources contain profiles or biographies of judges that provide basic information including education and employment history. Some of these sources also contain […]
Law Library Training: Finding Cases by Subject
Join us on Thursday, October 12 at 1pm on Zoom for Finding Cases by Subject. Register Here Working on case law research? Join us for an in-depth session on how to make use of different sources and tools to find […]
Law Library Training: Discover the Library: An Overview of Digital Tools to Navigate Online Resources
Join us on Thursday, September 28 at 1pm on Zoom for Discover the Library: An Overview of Digital Tools to Navigate Online Resources Register Here Discovery layer, catalog, research guides, A-Z list. What does it all mean? Come to this […]
Law Library Training: Choosing Note/Paper Topics
Join us on Thursday, September 21 at 1pm on Zoom for Choosing Note/Paper Topics. Register Here In this session, we’ll explore Library resources to help you select a topic and get a jump on your research. We’ll talk research planning, […]
Law Library Training: Library Resources for Staying Up to Date on Legal Technology
Join us on Thursday, September 7 at 1pm on Zoom for Library Resources for Staying Up to Date on Legal Technology. Register here The landscape of the legal profession is swiftly becoming more centered around new and emerging technologies. As […]
Law Library Trainings and Tours: Registration Open
Registration is now open for the Library’s Fall Trainings & Tours. All of the trainings will be on Zoom and all of the Tours are in person, meeting at the Circulation Desk. If you have any questions, please email Christine […]
Law Library – May Legal Research Trainings
Are you about to join a firm? Or maybe you’re going to be an RA this summer? This May, the Law Library is hosting three legal research trainings (viz Zoom) to better prepare you for practice. To sign up, click here! […]
NYU Law Library Naming Contest – Voting Begins Apr. 24
Thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions! Voting begins from Monday (April 24) – Wednesday (April 26) on the NYU Law Library Instagram (@nyulawlibrary) Here are the finalists: Scanner 1 – Reading Room North Option A – Learned Scan Option […]
Naming Contest – Chance to Win $20 NYU Bookstore Gift Card
The NYU Law Library needs your help! We have three new scanners that need names. Send us your suggestions for names until Wednesday, April 19. Anyone is welcome to submit suggestions! And current members of the NYU community who provide […]
Law Library Survey – Last Chance to Win $100 NYU Bookstore Gift Card
Thank you to those who have submitted their answers to the Law Library Survey! And if you haven’t already, make sure to submit your answers soon to get a chance to win one of two $100 NYU Bookstore gift card. […]
Law Library – April Legal Research Trainings
Do you want a refresher on legal research? Or maybe you want to learn some new skills before the summer? This April, the Law Library is hosting three legal research trainings (viz Zoom) to better prepare you for practice. To […]
Law Library Survey – Chance to Win $100 NYU Bookstore Gift Card
Do you want a chance to win a $100 NYU Bookstore gift card? Do you have thoughts on how the NYU Law Library can be improved? Take a couple of minutes and fill out a short survey to let […]
Law Library Standing Desk Survey
Do you wish you could meet your standing goals while also meeting your studying goals? Good news! The NYU Law Library recently received several new standing desks and want you to weigh in on where they should go. Take a […]
March Madness – Library Study Space Edition
Join the NYU Law Library for March Madness from March 21 – March 23, and vote for your favorite study space in the law library. To vote, check out the NYU Law Instagram Story @NYULaw from 9am – 5pm.