All published U.S. court decisions from 1658 to June 2018 are now freely accessible online, thanks to the Caselaw Access Project (CAP), a partnership between Harvard Law School’s Library Innovation Lab and Ravel Law, acquired by LexisNexis.  CAP’s goal is to “make all published U.S. court decisions freely available to the public online, in a […]

Happy soon-to-be-Halloween from the Mendik Library! As an early Halloween treat, here’s your opportunity to WIN great study aids, law dictionaries, faculty books, pre-loaded OneCards, NYLS swag, and who knows what else!  Just answer the 6 Haunted Halloween Info Hunt questions. Your answers don’t need to be perfect—just close! Click here to access the questions.  Each slide includes just […]

Following the aftermath of September 11, the L, one of NYLS’s student-run newspapers, devoted its October/November 2001 issue to those affected by the tragedy.  It offers poignant and meaningful accounts from members of the Law School community.   To read additional issues of this and other NYLS student newspapers through the years, visit our Digital […]

Does your phone or laptop need a charge? Stop by the Library’s Circulation Desk and the juice is on us; no charge to charge – it’s free! Charging is limited to 30 minutes if another student needs the charger too. Otherwise, you can fill ‘er up.

Have you submitted your Legally Clueless Info Hunt entry? The drawing take place on Thursday August 23 at 5:45 pm, just outside the Library. We plan to award lots of prizes, including OneCards (with pre-loaded cash values), First Year course study aids, books, NYLS swag, and who knows what else! The lime colored entry form […]

On behalf of the Mendik Library, I want to extend my welcome to the Class of 2021-22.  We are all looking forward to meeting you as you embark on this challenging and exciting journey. We have worked hard to make your library a comfortable study and learning environment.  The Mendik Library is a vibrant and […]

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 […]