On Monday, July 9, 2018, President Donald Trump nominated Brett M. Kavanaugh of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on the United States Supreme Court. This nomination has given President Trump his second nomination in his first two years in office. Many legal observers opine that this […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Did you know that NYLS’s 57 Worth Street building encompasses the site (236 Church Street) that was once home to Freedom’s Journal, the first newspaper published in the United States by and for black Americans? Founded in 1827 to provide a voice against racism and intolerance, it denounced slavery and lynchings and advocated for black […]

For the eleventh consecutive year, the Mendik Library surveyed 1Ls during First Week about some of their digital inclinations. For the complete survey results (along with the questions) and how they compare to results over the past ten years, here. Spoiler alert—pepperoni once again repeated as the most popular pizza topping, this time based on […]

Happy Halloween from the Mendik Library! As an early Halloween Treat, here’s your opportunity to WIN one of more than a dozen great study aids, texts, NYLS swag, Starbucks gift cards, and many other prizes! Just answer any 3 of the 6 Haunted Halloween Info Hunt questions. Your answer doesn’t need to be perfect—just close! […]