The Challenge is On!  Join us next Wednesday June 6 (and on any or all of the following Wednesdays through June 27), for the Mendik Library’s 2018 Summer Research Challenge! Hone your research skills with real issues you’ll encounter in practice and have some fun at the same time. Get all the details here and follow […]

Remember to take a look at the Library’s Exam Preparation Resources guide.  It will link you to sample and practice exams available on the NYLS portal, advice from professors and law students (including videos), and many other useful resources.  Give it a try!

If you are graduating this year and you owe any library fines, here’s a chance to save some money and do some good.  For every can or unopened package of food (no glass!) you donate at the Circulation Desk, the Library will reduce the amount you owe by $2.00.  So, for example, if you owe […]

Each year on May 1st, the United States celebrates Law Day. First designated in 1958 by President Eisenhower, Law Day celebrates the rule of law and its contributions to Americans’ many freedoms. This year’s theme is Separation of Powers: Framework for Freedom. The Law Library of Congress has a Law Day Research Guide, with links […]

Among the most important skills all lawyers rely upon ins the ability to do legal research– to find what’s needed to interpret and analyze legal issues. It’s an integral part of the “competencies” that NYLS and the ABA require of law students.  Effective research skills are vital to students engaged in any type of legal […]

Sunday April 22, 2018 is Earth Day. This year’s Earth Day Network campaign focuses on ending plastic pollution. You can sign the End Plastic Pollution Petition or make a pledge to reduce your use of plastic. You can also drink your coffee, tea, or other beverage from a spill-proof, reusable mug, which will go a […]

Among the most important skills all lawyers rely upon is the ability to do legal research– to find what’s needed to to interpret and analyze legal issues. Legal research is an integral part of the “competencies” that NYLS and the ABA require of law students. Effective research skills are vital to students engaged in any […]

In 1869, Myra Bradwell, who had passed the Illinois bar exam, was denied admission to the bar, on the grounds that a married woman couldn’t enter into contracts because of the common law doctrine of coverture and also because of her gender.  In the Illinois Supreme Court’s view, women weren’t entitled to practice law. Voting […]

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Valentine’s Day Info Hunt! We want to thank ALL of you for putting your research skills to work and joining us in what we hope you all found to be a great learning experience. Here are the 22 winners drawn from our renowned Raffle Drum: Those winners […]