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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

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,

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

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

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

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

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


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