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Don't Shelve That Book!!

You've probably noticed signs within the library imploring patrons to not reshelve books.  But you may not know why the librarians prefer you place that book on the reshelving cart and the answer may surprise you. Many of our materials do ...

Posted Mar 14, 2024 by Manriquez,Elizabeth, Head of Reference & Scholarly Support

PKUlaw: A Gateway to Chinese Legal Research

If your research involves Chinese law, be sure to explore PKUlaw. This database* has two components –ChinaLawInfo, the original Chinese version, and LawInfoChina, its English language counterpart that provides translations of key legal m ...

Posted Mar 6, 2024 by Sunil Rao,

Don’t Forget About Yourself, Wellness Resources Are Available For You!

While we are (hopefully) at the tail end of this winter season and nearing the midpoint of the semester, it is important to remember that success also means supporting a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The resources listed here address multiple ...

Posted Feb 29, 2024 by Scott Park

Happy Valentine's Day from the UW Law Library!

Valentine’s Day (February 14) may be the holiday of sweethearts, but it’s not the most legal-themed of celebratory days.  We did a law journal article search in our favorite database HeinOnline to see if there were any articl ...

Posted Feb 13, 2024 by Babler,Emma

Business Databases Available to Law Students

At the Law Library Bloomberg Law's Transactional Intelligence Center and Business Intelligence Center are databases in Bloomberg Law dedicated to business & securities law research.  If you enter a company name in the menu box on t ...

Posted Feb 7, 2024 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

Is it Civil Law or Common Law? Try Juriglobe!

Looking for legal information on a country outside the U.S.?  For starters, it's good to remember that types of legal systems vary widely. Civil law countries lean on codes, while common law ones prioritize judicial decisions and precedents ...

Posted Jan 24, 2024 by Sunil Rao,

Welcome Back to Spring Semester!

While off to a frigid start, this semester brings lots of new opportunities and exciting challenges.   Here are a few resources to help remind you of all the great events and tools that are provided for you to succeed!   Be sure ...

Posted Jan 17, 2024 by Scott Park

Finals time in full swing!

Here we are, already in the finals period for Fall 2023. Speaking on behalf of the Law Library, I sincerely hope that your semester has gone smoothly and that the exams have treated yourself kindly so far. If you find yourself in need of any res ...

Posted Dec 13, 2023 by Turner,Kristopher

Online shopping? Don’t forget about online privacy!

With the Holiday Gift giving season fast approaching many of us turn to online shopping as a quick and easy way to make purchases because it’s fast, easy and the packages arrive right at your door. While online shopping is a great tool for ...

Posted Dec 7, 2023 by Scott Park

Dean's Digital Sign Showcases Recent Faculty Scholarship

If you've been near the Dean's office (on the 5th floor of the Law building) lately, you may have noticed something new- a bright, shiny new digital sign.  Known as the "Dean's Digital Sign," this sign showcases recent UW Law School fa ...

Posted Nov 30, 2023 by Babler,Emma

Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving

Many of you will have already finalized your Thanksgiving meal plans. Even so, this article offers some valuable tips on how to enjoy a healthy feast. Wishing everyone a fantastic holiday weekend!

Posted Nov 21, 2023 by Sunil Rao,

Hot Chocolate, Study Aids & Exam Archives

Hello Law Students! It's that season again--FINALS!  Those winter wonderland of exams that top off the fall semester.  Would you like a brief rest from your studies and the opportunity to learn how to locate old exams and study ...

Posted Nov 15, 2023 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

International Humanitarian Law Resources

According to Black's Law Dictionary, Humanitarian Law is defined as: "The laws dealing with such matters as the permissible use of weapons and other means of warefare, the treatment of civilians, prisoners of war, civilian populations in armed ...

Posted Nov 6, 2023 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

New edition: Wisconsin Elements Of An Action (2023-2024)

Elements Of An Action by Jay E. Grenig, West, 2023-2024 Law Library Reserve Collection: KFW2480 .W57 v.14 Part of the Wisconsin Practice Series Element. (13c) 1. A constituent part of a claim that must be proved for the claim to succe ...

Posted Oct 31, 2023 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

Legal Writing Resources

Legal writing resources are essential for anyone who needs to produce clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents. There are a variety of different legal writings resources available, highlighted below are just a few of the resources that can ...

Posted Oct 20, 2023 by Park,Scott

Following Up: Catching Up With the Law Library's New Social Media Accounts

Welcome to the new semester, Law Badgers! We're sure you've noticed how we've spruced things up around the 5th floor in the library over the summer. We have a brand-new reference desk (and we've been so happy to see so many of you stopping by to ...

Posted Oct 10, 2023 by Babler,Emma

National Law Student Mental Health Day

In recognition of National Law Student Mental Health Day (October 10th), the Law Library Wellbeing Committee would like to bring your attention to a few things:  Stop by the Atrium over the noon hour (Tuesday October 10th) and learn abo ...

Posted Oct 3, 2023 by Sunil Rao,

Shut it Down! Resources for Understanding Government Funding Gaps

With another government shutdown looming in the not so far distance, now is a great time to learn more about them and their effects.  There are some excellent resources available if you would like to research more in this area, most are fre ...

Posted Sep 27, 2023 by Manriquez,Elizabeth

Welcome Students!

Welcome to the Law Library and the beginning of the 2023/2024 year at the University of Wisconsin Law School.   Here are a few handy resources available at the UW Law Library that will support you throughout the semester. 1.  ...

Posted Sep 20, 2023 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

Celebrate Constitution Day on Sunday, Sept. 17th

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Pos ...

Posted Sep 10, 2023 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

What we did over the summer - 2023 Law Library back to school report

Welcome back to the Law Library, or for all you first year law students, just plain welcome! We're excited to see you all again and look forward to a great year with you. The Law Library spent the summer working hard to be it's best self, w ...

Posted Sep 6, 2023 by Turner,Kristopher

Making "Cents" of Recent Headlines

The recent spate of bank failures may have you questioning the stability of the banking system.  Media coverage can be biased and there are conflicting accounts about the seriousness of these closings.  The only answer is to do your ow ...

Posted May 3, 2023 by Manriquez,Elizabeth

Take a Break from Exams at one of the Law Library's Wellness Pitstops

Taking a break and prioritizing self-care during final exams can actually be a smart strategy for success.In that spirit, stop by one of the law library’s Wellness Pitstops today! “Take a Spin ” (fifth floor across from the wat ...

Posted Apr 26, 2023 by Sunil Rao,

Don't Forget to Write! Advice for New Graduates

How do you create a professional identity after graduation?  One excellent way to build a professional reputation and share your passion for an area of law is to write articles for a legal publisher.  Consider submitting articles to ...

Posted Apr 20, 2023 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

Supreme Quotes : Surprising Quotations in Supreme Court opinions

"Even so did we seize the fiery-pointed brand and whirled it round in his eye, and the blood flowed about the heated bar." Dare guess which case this stirring quote by Homer can be found?  How about this one from Shakespeare: "Yes, tr ...

Posted Apr 12, 2023 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

So how do State Supreme Court Justices...become Supreme Court Justices? A review of methods of justice selection across the US

I may be a day late, but the Wisconsin State Supreme Court election made national headlines, with Janet Protasiewicz defeating Daniel Kelly for the open seat. As we know, Wisconsin holds nonpartisian elections for State Supreme Court judge ...

Posted Apr 5, 2023 by Turner,Kristopher

Good as Gold(stein): Highlighting the UW Law Repository’s Newest Collection

Our UW Law School Digital Repository  is the one-stop-shop when you are looking for UW Law faculty scholarship. Our repository team has spent years (literally!) carefully collecting all of our faculty member’s works. However, the repo ...

Posted Mar 30, 2023 by Babler,Emma

Dig Deep into the History of International Law with HeinOnline's New Database

Current day international law is a product of centuries of diplomacy, international relations, state practices, and war.  If you are researching the development of international law in the 19th and 20th centuries, or perhaps attempting to ...

Posted Mar 8, 2023 by Sunil Rao,

Family Law Resources

Treatises & Databases on Family Law There are several national and state specific family law treatises available in the library.  Many familiar books on family law are now online on the major legal databases.    Lexis fo ...

Posted Mar 1, 2023 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

American Law Reports - Start Your Research Here

There's nothing like a good American Law Report (ALR) to get your research going!  Whether it be for legal research in a client matter or a term paper, the American Law Reports will give you a sound start to your research. First appearing ...

Posted Feb 21, 2023 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

Research Professionally with Powernotes!

Are you bummed that Valentine's Day has already passed? Are those flowers already wilting? Well, the Law Library can't quite help with that, but perhaps we can fill a legal research void with PowerNotes! PowerNotes is a great new tool that ...

Posted Feb 15, 2023 by Turner,Kristopher

Survey Says... We're Out

The U.S. News & World Report’s statistical survey ranking the 188 law schools in the U.S. has long been a tool utilized by prospective law students, law schools, and the legal profession. Yet in recent months, more and more schools hav ...

Posted Feb 6, 2023 by Babler,Emma

The World Legal Information Institute: A One-Stop-Shop for Foreign Law

If you are looking for quick and easy way to find foreign cases or statutes online, check out the World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII) . The law library offers many access points for foreign and international legal information, but wha ...

Posted Jan 25, 2023 by Sunil Rao,

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to the Law Library Law Badgers!  With the start of both the New Year and the new semester, the Law Library has resumed regular hours, https://www.library.wisc.edu/law/about-law/library-hours/. Reminders:  On the Law ...

Posted Jan 18, 2023 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

The Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Law

If you have a broad research question in international law, (e.g. the historical development of international asylum law), the Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law (online) is an excellent starting point.The database is organized ...

Posted Nov 30, 2022 by Sunil Rao,

Law Library hours and access during Finals

As we begin to head for the finish line of a busy fall semester, there's no time like the present to remind everyone of how the Law Library's space and services are here to support you as you wrap up your memos, study for your finals, and genera ...

Posted Nov 29, 2022 by Turner,Kristopher

Art of Advocacy series by Lexis

Lexis has long offered an especially useful series titled the "Art of Advocacy."  There are eight titles to the series.  Broadly speaking, these titles cover the topics of trial preparation and practice.  You can find all of them ...

Posted Nov 15, 2022 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

Put a Stamp on It!

The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg will be featured on a U.S. Forever stamp in 2023 - the first Supreme Court justice to grace our postage since 2003 (Thurgood Marshall).  She is also the first female justice to be featured on a stamp ( ...

Posted Nov 2, 2022 by Babler,Emma

Wisconsin Secondary Sources

RESOURCES TO BEGIN RESEARCHING WISCONSIN LAW  When starting legal research, it's best to begin with secondary sources that will lead you to primary law on your issue.  Listed below are just a few valuable resources on Wisconsin law ...

Posted Oct 26, 2022 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

Bluebook Tutorials

Are you looking for guidance on how to create a citation or a video practice tutorial on Bluebook citations?   Listed below are books, tutorials and research guides on Bluebooking.  Remember, you can also come to the Reference Des ...

Posted Oct 19, 2022 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

What technology should law students know?

"The more comfortable you are, the better you will be." This can be true for many things, but in this case, I'm quoting a recent National Jurist article focusing on legal technology. I am hard-pressed to think of a better situation in which thi ...

Posted Oct 13, 2022 by Turner,Kristopher

Welcome Back, Law Badgers!

Hello Law Badgers both new and old- welcome to the Fall ‘22 semester! Whether you’re a returning Badger or brand new, we’re guessing that you’ve already done some exploring of the Law Library physical space- we&rsquo ...

Posted Sep 29, 2022 by Babler,Emma

Celebrate Constitution Day on Saturday, Sept. 17th

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Pos ...

Posted Sep 12, 2022 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

Pro Bono work eligible for CLE credit

For several years now, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules have allowed Pro Bono work to be eligible for CLE credit.  Under Chapter 31 , attorneys may claim one general CLE hour for every five hours of pro bono legal services provided in a qu ...

Posted May 9, 2022 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

Summer Associate Tip: Getting Your First Assignment

Library Tips: Getting your first assignment First, no one expects you to know everything, relax. Always have a pad of paper and pen on you to write down questions as well as make notes regarding the assignment. For bill tracking purpose ...

Posted Apr 27, 2022 by Jenny Zook, Reference Librarian

More than books: helpful items and resources for law student wellness

The snow has (mostly) melted. Birds are singing. The Law Library is currently limited to law students and legal researchers. It must be spring in Wisconsin! Like most people, I get a little antsy at this time of year. Finals are approaching, t ...

Posted Apr 20, 2022 by Turner,Kristopher

The New 2021-2022 Wisconsin Blue Book

The new 2021-2022 Wisconsin Blue Book is here! First published in 1853 as a manual for legislators, the Blue Book's mission today "is to furnish the legislature and the public with information on state officers and governmental organization ...

Posted Apr 13, 2022 by Eric Taylor, Evening Reference Librarian

Play Ball! Resources on Sports Law

It’s Opening Day for baseball!  If you’re a fan like me, you watched the lock out with trepidation, speculating whether this day would ever come.  As a strident White Sox fan, I still remember the heartbreak of the 1994 st ...

Posted Apr 7, 2022 by Manriquez,Elizabeth

Understanding the War in Ukraine

With the war in Ukraine more than one month old, you may be looking for sources that discuss the conflict--its history, causes and consequences--in some depth. To that end, below is a selective list of online materials and recent books held in t ...

Posted Mar 30, 2022 by Sunil Rao,

Supreme Court Nomination Hearings: A (Racist and Controversial) History

The United States Supreme Court was established by the United States Constitution and the passage of the Judiciary Act of 1789, and had its first meeting on February 2, 1790. It handed down its first opinion on August 3, 1791 (West v. Barnes ). ...

Posted Mar 24, 2022 by Babler,Emma


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