CSU Law Library Blog

When the law library is closed or the reference librarians are not on duty, remember that Westlaw and Lexis offer 24/7 customer support. Both services are staffed with representatives who have J.D.s from U.S. law schools.

Lexis: 800-45-LEXIS

Westlaw: 800-733-2889

Harvard Business Review defines imposter syndrome as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. Many lawyers and law students are affected by imposter syndrome, and battle chronic self-doubt and feelings of intellectual fraudulence that make it difficult to celebrate their successes. These four books from our Mental Health and Wellness collection may give you some insight into how to overcome imposter syndrome and reach self acceptance.

• Own Your Greatness: Overcome Imposter Syndrome, Beat Self-Doubt, and Succeed in Life [Find it here]
• The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How To Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness [Find it here]
• Make Peace with Your Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free You from Your Inner Critic [Find it here]
• How to Be an Imperfectionist: The New Way to Self-Acceptance, Fearless Living, and Freedom from Perfectionism [Find it here]