Library Sessions for LL.M. Students
Autumn 2009
ORIENTATION PROGRAMS
Tuesday, September 22
- 4:00-4:10 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
- Judtih Wright, Associate Dean for Library and Information Services
- Sheri Lewis, Associate Law Librarian for Public Services
- Lyonette Louis-Jacques, Foreign and International Law Librarian
- 4:10-4:30 p.m.: Introduction to the D'Angelo Law Library Web Page and Online Resources
- Bill Schwesig, Bibliographer for Common Law and Reference Librarian
- Todd Ito, Reference Librarian
- 4:30-4:40 p.m.: LexisNexis and Westlaw Passwords
- Todd Ito, Reference Librarian
- 4:40-5:00 p.m.: Tours of D'Angelo Law Library
- Todd Ito, Reference Librarian
- Sheri Lewis, Associate Law Librarian for Public Services
- Bill Schwesig, Bibliographer for Common Law and Reference Librarian
- Margaret Schilt, Faculty Services Librarian
Wednesday, September 23
- 1:30-2:00 p.m.: Brief Introduction to United States Law Research
- Margaret Schilt, Faculty Services Librarian
- 2:00-2:30 p.m.: Brief Introduction to LexisNexis and Westlaw
- Sheri Lewis, Associate Law Librarian for Public Services
Brief Intro to United States Legal Research
Handouts
United States Legal Research for LLM Students
United States Legal System
Sample Legal Citations
Statutory Law Resources
United States Court Systems Chart
Map of Court System
Case Reporters
Administrative Regulations
Legal Reference
Secondary Sources
Legal Periodical Research