Legal Research and Writing Study Aids

This guide contains valuable materials concerning legal research and writing. The home page lists print study aids, found at the Circulation Desk  and are available for checkout. The home page lists additional sources located on the library databases page. Finally, the home page contains several useful links materials related to legal writing.

The Gavel" is the law library's catalog. It is available on and off campus. "The Gavel" is a great tool to use when you are searching for a legal book or treatise, study aid, or class reserve book. You can access "The Gavel" from the law library's web page or click the link below for "The Gavel.

• "The Gavel" The Sol Blatt, Jr. Law Library's online catalog

This guide also contains separate tabs for additional information regarding the Bluebook and the Redbook. Navigate to the Bluebook and Redbook tabs by selecting the appropriate tab. 

Click on the Bluebook/Redbook 101 tab above for more information about using those books. 

West Academic study aids include Short & Happy Guides, Acing series, Exam Pro series, Nutshell series, Black Letter outlines, and Law School Legends audio lectures.

Aspen Learning Library study aids are available in print or online through the Sol Blatt, Jr. Law Library. Aspen study aids include Emanuel Law Outlines and CrunchTime, Examples & Explanations, Glannon Guides, and In Other Words audio and video series.