Happy Halloween from the Mendik Library! Here’s your chance to WIN some great study aids from the Q & A series and the Examples & Explanations series. Just post answers to these 3 Halloween Info Hunt questions to your Instagram or Facebook along with a photo relating to the question (or any fall or Halloween related picture) by […]

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In an age of confusion, injustice and obfuscation, civil rights issues have seen an intense resurgence. As the nation continues to grapple with inequality, access to reliable information is critical to foster knowledge and facilitate civil discourse. To that end, the Mendik Library is pleased to announce the availability of Civil Rights and Social Justice, […]

The new Supreme Court term will begin this year on Monday, October 5, 2020. It will occur amidst political drama in light of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recent death and the nomination and confirmation process for her potential successor. In accordance with Supreme Court tradition, Justice Ginsburg’s Bench Chair and the Bench directly in front […]

Happy Constitution Day! Constitution Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the date on which thirty-nine delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed the United States Constitution in 1787. The Convention was convened as a result of dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States. In 2004, Congress […]

As you may know, the Law School recently moved to a new website. Until migration of the Library web pages has been completed, please use these links to access the Library’s resources: Library home page https://www.nyls.edu/academics/library Library Catalog https://lawlib.nyls.edu Course Reserves https://nylaw.bywatersolutions.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-course-reserves.pl Electronic Resources https://libguides.nyls.edu/electronicresources Library Orientation Materials https://libguides.nyls.edu/findingthelaw20 Bloomberg Law, Lexis+ & Westlaw Edge Registration Information CALI Research Skills Workshops (RSW) […]

As the home of the 19th Amendment, the National Archives is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Constitutional amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Visit their website to view the records that tell the story, including petitions, legislation, court cases, and more. New York Law School has significant ties to the amendment.  Bainbridge Colby, an […]