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Is the Law Library Open During Winter Break?Yes, the Law Library is open during Winter Break, but the Hours are more limited and we will be closed Dec. 24th, Dec. 25th, Dec. 31st and Jan. 1st. During the Winter Break we are close on Saturdays and Sundays as well. Here is a link to ...
Many family fights on Thanksgiving start with politics, interestingly enough the Thanksgiving holiday date, the 4th Thursday of November, has its very own political fight just about which day it should be held on. On September 28, 1789, just ...
Diving into an international law research project? HeinOnline’s Foreign & International Law Resources database is worth exploring for its rich collection of lnternational legal materials, including treaties, international court ...
"Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder." -Rumi Let us have some word fun then! The book presented here contains a hodgepodge of jargon founded and forged inside the Beltway of our country. Its ...
Early voting began yesterday, October 22nd, in Wisconsin. Here are a few resources if you are interested in election law. Locate your polling place in Wisconsin here: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/Find-My-Polling-Place In Madison, the c ...
Now that temperatures are finally falling, it’s starting to feel like autumn. With autumn comes the spookiest time of the year, and what is spookier than witches, ghosts or vampires? Each of these creepy creatures have checkered lega ...
The election is coming up in just a few weeks and as the date fast approaches it is good to be aware of several deadlines for registering to vote and for early voting. Oct. 16: Last day for online voter registration in Wisconsin Oct. 22-Nov ...
When working with foreign and international law citations, your first step will likely involve deciphering abbreviations used in the citation—e.g. the name of a law reporter, legal gazette, etc.Some sources, like Table 2 of the Bluebook, ...
You know the drill: you log in to your Wiscmail account, you get another buzz in your pocket from your phone- you have to tap a prompt that confirms that you are you. This feature (multi-factor authentication- MFA) was rolled out to the UW-Madis ...
There can be no more important words than these. "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 secur ...
Welcome Back! Welcome to the Law Library Law Badgers! With the start of the fall 2024 semester, the Law Library has resumed regular hours, https://www.library.wisc.edu/law/about-law/library-hours/. Reminders: On the Law ...
Reminder that if you are affiliated with the law school you will have access to Bloomberg Law , Lexis+ and Westlaw Precision throughout the summer for legal research, summer associate assignments and clinical work. You also have access r ...
Summer is around the corner and can be the perfect time to boost your well-being. Here are five tips, drawn from the governmental and professional health organizations listed below, for enjoying a fun, safe and healthy summer! : Protec ...
A special ceremony that many students have probably been looking forward to since becoming law students is the hooding ceremony. The hooding ceremony confers a special recognition upon those graduating, not just for law students, but anyone rece ...
It pays to see your government at work! While you might grumble at times, the federal government does a great many things for our nation everyday. Recently, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) launched a new website called the Fede ...
Happy National Library Week ! It does seem like every other day is a themed day of some kind (you can check on this website- for example, today is also National Hug Your Dog Day and National Siblings Day, so make sure to hug your pups an ...
Seeking help for exam preparation and want a study aid but don't know the title to ask for? The Law Library has a quick guide that provides a list of all available study aids, Study Aids on Reserve, located at the circulation desk. The ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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!
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
"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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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