Law Library

End of Semester Library Services Updates

As we approach the end of the semester, the Law Library is here to support you. Please take note of the below resources and updates regarding Library services. Thanksgiving Closures The Library will close for Thanksgiving Break on Wednesday, November […]

Instructional Session: AI + Law For Students

Join the Library on Monday, November 4, at 1:15pm for a presentation covering the expansive topic of Artificial Intelligence for new and current law students. We will discuss types of AI, prompting methods, privacy considerations, the propensity for hallucinations and […]

Instructional Session: Discover the Library’s Resources

Want to take full advantage of the Law Library’s new search interface, called Discovery? Attend our overview session on Monday, October 28, at 1:15pm! Register for this webinar here: https://nyulaw.libcal.com/event/12958538.

Instructional Session: Records, Briefs, and Other Court Filings

Join the Law Library on Thursday, October 24, at 1:00pm for an instructional session on records, briefs, and other court filings. Going beyond Westlaw Precision and Lexis+. This session will explore strategies and resources for finding appellate briefs and other […]

Instructional Session: Advanced Tax Tools

Join the Library on Monday, October 14, at 1:30pm to learn about advanced tax tools. While LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg have much to offer those practicing tax law, there are many other resources tax attorneys might find helpful. This session […]

Instructional Sessions at the Library this Week

This week, the Library will be holding multiple instructional sessions on a variety of topics: Legal Data 101 – Monday, October 7, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Join us for an introductory session designed for law students on the basics of […]

Instructional Session: Scholarly Legal Research

Join the Library on Tuesday, October 1, at 1:30pm to learn about conducting scholarly legal research. This session will discuss best practices for choosing a topic, conducting preemption checks, and utilizing advanced research methods, with a particular focus on identifying […]

Instructional Session: RA 101 and Beyond

Working as an RA or interested in doing so? Join the Library on Thursday, September 26 at 1:30pm to learn how to use Library resources effectively in the legal research process and better assist your professor. You can register for […]

Reminder: Live Demonstration of Law Library’s New Search Interface, Discovery

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). On Tuesday, September 17 at 2:15pm, the Library will be hosting an overview session for this exciting […]

This Week at the Law Library

Check out the Law Library’s calendar to see our upcoming programming. This week, the Library is offering: Tours: Tours of the library will be given at noon on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. RSVP to learn how to access our physical […]

New search engine at the Law Library: Discovery

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 – 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: 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 […]