Spring Training & Orientation Programs for One-Ls
Throughout the year, check this web page often to see available training or to find research guides for your First Year Writing Program assignments.
- Research Guides
- Required Library-sponsored Training
- LexisNexis and Westlaw Passwords
- One-L
Web Toolkit
Research Guides
- Resources for Negotiating and Drafting Agreements
- Resources for Writing Client Letters and Opinion Letters
- Resources for Writing a Complaint
- Resources for Motion Practice
Optional Library Sponsored Training
The library coordinates training sessions for LexisNexis and Westlaw to provide advance research skills as you prepare for the J. Newton Esdaile Appellate Moot Court Program. The schedule for this training in Spring 2008 is as follows:
- Tuesday Jan. 15th, Room 620, 1-2, LexisNexis
- Tuesday Jan. 15th, Room 570, 1- 2, Westlaw
- Wednesday, Jan. 16th, Room 620, 1-2, LexisNexis
- Thursday, Jan. 17th, Room 570, 1-2, LexisNexis
- Friday, Jan. 18th, Room 520, 1-2, Westlaw
- Friday, Jan. 18th, Room 520, 2-3, Westlaw
LexisNexis and Westlaw
Passwords
Distribution: Your passwords were distributed with your registration materials. Please take a moment to locate these documents.
Registration: You must register your LexisNexis and Westlaw passwords. The passwords will not work if not registered! Registration takes only a few minutes. If you have questions about the registration process, please stop by the reference desk in the Reading Room, 2nd floor of the Law Tower, for assistance.
Usage Guidelines: Passwords may be used for any law school related research. Passwords may not be used for research for law firms, government organizations, internships, externships, public interest, pro-bono, or other purposes unrelated to law school coursework.
Last Updated: January 2008