20
Mar
The publishers of The Bluebook: a Uniform System of Citation are offering online access, at no cost, to members of the NYLS community who do not have access to a print copy. If you wish to take advantage of this offer, please email the Library at reference@nyls.edu. Your request must come from a NYLS email address.
29
May
Posted by dustinkwilson | Comments Off on 2018 Summer Research Challenge
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 […]
22
Apr
Posted by dustinkwilson | Comments Off on Course Registration: Why You Should Consider Legal Research
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 […]
29
Mar
Posted by dustinkwilson | Comments Off on Selecting Your Courses for Next Year: Why You Should Consider Legal Research
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 […]
3
Aug
Not heading to Rio for the Olympics? Curious about the many different laws and regulations that underlie and sometimes impact what has been described as “the world’s most recognized international sporting event”? Check out the wide-ranging Olympics and International Sports Law Research Guide produced by the Georgetown Law Library. You may not win any medals […]
9
Jun
Need research help at your summer job or externship? Let us know—we’d love to help! Give us a call (212.431.2332), email (reference@nyls.edu) or text (917.300.1933) us, or drop by the reference desk until 8:00 pm weekdays (6:00 pm on Fridays), and noon-6:00 pm on weekends.
22
Oct
Posted by Farrah Nagrampa | Comments Off on What Does Halloween Have in Common with Your Legal Practice RSW Classes?
You can get LP credit towards fulfilling your RSW requirements by taking this specially added class this Saturday, October 24. You’ll learn new legal research skills as you work your way through each of the questions in the Halloween Info Hunt. At the end of class, just drop your completed entry form in the raffle […]
14
Oct
Posted by Farrah Nagrampa | Comments Off on The Haunted Halloween Info Hunt is Back!
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, Lexis points, and NYLS Swag! Just answer any 3 of the 6 Haunted Halloween Info Hunt questions. Answer all 6 and we’ll double your chances to win by adding […]