Books on Legal Writing and Research
Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers by Call Number: Reference Desk KF250 .B68 2013ISBN: 9781454825203Publication Date: 2013-03-08
Guide to Legal Writing Style by Call Number: KF250 .L3913 2011ISBN: 073559998XPublication Date: 2011-02-11
Legal Writing in Plain English, Second Edition by Call Number: KF250 .G373 2013ISBN: 9780226283937Publication Date: 2013-08-26
Plain English for Lawyers by Call Number: KF250 .W93 2019ISBN: 9781531006990Publication Date: 2019-02-01
Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Top Advocates by ISBN: 9781306517706Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Citation Manuals
Your Lawyering professor will either use the ALWD or Bluebook citation format. The library has multiple copies of both citation manuals for your reference, or you can purchase one through the law school bookstore or online.
There are also many useful online guides to help you with ALWD and Bluebook citation.
- Bluebook OnlineThere is no academic subscription for the online Bluebook - only individual subscriptions are available.
CALI Lessons - Legal Research
The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction allows professors from all over the country to create interactive lessons that can be viewed from your computer. These lessons cover a large range of topics, including most 1L subjects. Ask at the Library Desk or visit the CALI page for the authorization code to register your username and password.
CALI Lessons - Legal Writing
The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction allows professors from all over the country to create interactive lessons that can be viewed from your computer. These lessons cover a large range of topics, including most 1L subjects. Ask at the Library Desk or visit the CALI page for the authorization code to register your username and password.
Bloomberg Law, Lexis Advance and WestlawNext
You will receive registration and password information at 1L Orientation. Please register for these services as soon as possible.
- Bloomberg LawRegister your password here. You will then create your own unique login information.
- Lexis+Register your Lexis activation code here. You will then create a unique username and password.
- WestlawEdgeRegister your password here. You will then create your own unique OnePass login and password.
Legal Research Instruction
Boley law librarians teach research sessions during Lawyering classes and teach the following advanced legal research classes:
- Administrative Law Legal Research
- Advanced Legal Research
- Environmental Legal Research
- International and Foreign Legal Research
Reference librarians are also available for one-on-one appointments; just send us an email or use the online scheduling tool to schedule one.
