First-Year Law Student Resource Guide
Note that in this guide we have selected a few of our favorite resources for first year law students. We have provided links to the library catalog to make locating the books easy. We also recommend that you browse the shelves (or the catalog using the call number of one of the books you are interested in, e.g. KF273) to find other books in the same subject areas (this is known as "library serendipity" where you might find a book physically close to what one you already know about).
Resources about Law School
Websites
FindLaw has a section for law students.
HierosGamos has a Law Student Center.
LawBlogs has links to law student, law professor and law-related blogs
Law.Com has a resource section for law students.
LawSchoolDiscussion features discussion boards about law school, lists law student and lawyer blogs, and links to other resources.
Seattle University School of Law has a section of law student diaries and a 1L Survival guide
Westlaw has a First Year Center and Law School Life page.
Resources on How to Brief a Case
Websites
LawNerds: see sections on Why Brief a Case, How to Brief a Case, and Sample Case and Brief.
CALI (Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction): see lesson on How to Brief a Case.
Resources on Outlining
Last Updated (PM): June 4, 2009
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