Headnotes in caselaw are little summaries of the individual issues in a case. In Westlaw, they are tied to the Topic and Keynumber System, and can be used to find additional cases on the same issue, regardless of jurisdiction. Some …
Whether using Westlaw (KeyCite) or Lexis (Shepard’s), most students and researchers know to use a citator to see if the case is good law. But don’t stop there—use Keycite or Shepard’s to get more information for your research. The citator …
The next installment in the Impeachment Discussion Series will be held on Monday, November 18, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Learning Commons. The discussion will be led by Professors David Forte and Chris Sagers. This session will focus on the …
CALI, the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction, offers hundreds of online tutorials to help law students learn and review important legal concepts through interactive and self-paced lessons. Registration is required and C|M|Law students can get the authorization code here. CALI offers …
With finals on the horizon, it’s a great time to review our study rooms procedures and policies. Reserve a Study Room Here Study Rooms are available in the law library for law student use. Note: they are heavily used during …
