Library Notice

The Mabie Law Library is here to help with your summer research questions. Read on for more on summer training opportunities from the library and other ways to reach us.

Need a dose of legal research help? Research librarians will host four lunchtime Research Rx sessions on Wednesdays starting May 15th. Each session will provide training on a different practical research topic frequently encountered by students in summer jobs and internships. 

Can you use your law school Lexis and Westlaw accounts for summer and post-grad work? Below is information about permitted use of your accounts, as well as additional databases available through Mabie Law Library.

Contact us with any questions about summer access, post-grad access, or any research-related questions at lawlibref@ucdavis.edu.

Summer Access:

Students may use their law school Westlaw accounts during the summer for non-commercial research only. 

We are pleased to welcome Stephanie Grace as our newest Research Law Librarian. Stephanie will provide library reference and research services and participate in our legal research instruction. She received her J.D. from Capital University Law School, is currently pursuing a master's in library science at the University of Washington, and has a background in intercollegiate athletics compliance and sports management.

The Mabie Law Library hosted the following virtual program on Friday, April 5, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.  The recording is available here.

Generative AI in Legal Practice: What’s here, what’s coming, and how to effectively evaluate and use tools in the workplace

Would you like to improve your legal research skills? Bloomberg Law, Lexis and Westlaw each offer legal research certification programs. After completion, students may list certifications on their resumes. See below for a summary of topics available and note that login credentials are required to access the courses. For additional information, contact the Reference Desk at lawlibref@ucdavis.edu.

Study aids can be useful as supplements to class lectures and course readings. These materials are written for law students and cover specific law school classes. Here are some highlights:

West Academic is offering temporary, trial eBook access to West Academic and Foundation Press® textbooks adopted for Spring 2024 courses. This trial access will be available through the first two weeks of spring semester. Follow these instructions to register.

Learn about how the library can help you with your law school paper or journal note.

Legal scholarship & other legal sources

Many law school papers and student notes require research outside of Westlaw & Lexis. The law library subscribes to databases and has developed resources that may be useful in finding articles and other material on your research topic. Examples:

The Law Library has an online guide for new students, Introduction to the Library, that may also serve as a helpful refresher for returning students. The guide covers the following topics:

West Academic is offering temporary, free eBook access to West Academic and Foundation Press casebooks being used in fall courses at the law school. Students may register for online access starting Monday, August 14th and will have access through the first two weeks of classes. 

Please see the flyer linked below for access instructions as well as for contact information for West Academic if you have any questions.