This program will help you review legal research basics and cover advanced topics in preparation for your summer job. Through demonstrations and hands-on exercises, you will review print and electronic sources, learn about free and reliable Internet sites, and learn cost-effective research techniques. If you have any questions, please contact the Pappas Law Library Reference Librarians at lawref@bu.edu.
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Can You Find P.L. 110-97?
Can You Find P.L. 110-97? on Tuesday, May 12 , 2-3pm
How a Bill Becomes a Law (and Finding the Hard Copy)
How a Bill Becomes a Law (and Finding the Hard Copy)on Tuesday, May 13, 3:15-4:15pm
Brush Up Your Case Law Research Skills
Brush Up Your Case Law Research Skills on Wednesday, May 13, 10-11:30am
20 Questions a Partner Might Ask You
20 Questions a Partner Might Ask You on Wednesday, May 13, 1-2pm
20 Questions a Partner Might Ask You on Thursday, May 14, 10-11am
Working with the Government: Regulatory Research
Working with the Government: Regulatory Research on Wednesday, May 13, 2-3:30pm
What is a Docket Sheet? Help....
What is a Docket Sheet? Help..... on Thursday, May 14, 1-2:30pm
Secret Resources of State Practitioners
Secret Resources of State Practitioners on Tuesday, May 14, 2:30-4:00pm
Tax Law, Environmental Law, Securities Law: Doing a Specialized Practice this Summer?
Tax Law, Environmental Law, Securities Law: Doing a Specialized Practice this Summer? on Friday, May 15, 10-11:30pm
What if You Can't Use Lexis and Westlaw?
Alternatives to Lexis and Westlaw on Friday, May 16, 2-3:30pm