Library Notice

Collection Highlights: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Mabie Law Library is proud to feature a display showcasing books that celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of AANHPI communities. You can find this display in the library lobby. We encourage you to stop by and explore the exhibit, which includes the following titles:

  • The First Fifteen: How Asian American Women Became Federal Judges (2021), by Susan Oki Mollway

Summer & Post-Grad Database Access

Planning ahead for summer research or post-graduation work? Here's what you need to know about access to Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, CEB, and other library resources.

Have questions about summer or post-grad access–or anything research-related? Stop by the Reference Desk or email us at lawlibref@ucdavis.edu

Westlaw

Summer Access:

RA Training and Research Rx Series

The Mabie Law Library is here to support your summer research. Below, you'll find information about upcoming training opportunities and how to contact us during the summer.

Research Assistant Training

Monday, May 19 | 10 a.m. to noon | Zoom

Are you working as a research assistant for King Hall faculty this summer? Don't miss our specialized training session designed to set you up for success!

What Your Zodiac Says About Your Legal Research

Here’s a fun post authored by our friends at Georgia State University Law Library. As you power through finals prep, we thought you’d enjoy their lighthearted take on legal research horoscopes! Enjoy! 

You can read the full original post here.

Prepare for Exams with the Law Library

Final exams are approaching, and the law library is here to support you. Check out our resources and tips to maximize your study time and help you feel more prepared.

If you have difficulty accessing any of the materials or need assistance choosing the right resource, contact a reference librarian at lawlibref@ucdavis.edu.

Some of the available study materials include:

West Study Aids

Law Student Research Corner: Quick Check and Document Analysis

Welcome to the Law Student Research Corner! This is a resource created by law students, for law students. I’m a 2L at King Hall, and every few weeks this spring, I’ll highlight a legal research tool you might not know about. My goal is to share practical strategies you can use in your classes, summer jobs, and beyond.

This week I'll be taking you on a tour of two programs: Quick Check by Westlaw and Document Analysis by Lexis.

What are Quick Check and Document Analysis?

Collection Highlights: Women’s History Month

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Mabie Law Library is proud to present a special book display that highlights the challenges, triumphs, and contributions of women throughout U.S. history. The exhibit is located in the library lobby, and we invite you to stop by and explore the collection, which features the following titles:

Law Student Research Corner: 50-State Surveys

Welcome to the Law Student Research Corner! This is a resource created by law students, for law students. I’m a 2L at King Hall, and every few weeks this spring, I’ll highlight a legal research tool you might not know about. My goal is to share practical strategies you can use in your classes, summer jobs, and beyond.

In this inaugural post, we will explore the best legal research tool you’ve never heard of: 50-State Surveys. 

What Is a 50-State Survey?

Collection Highlights: Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, the Mabie Law Library is excited to present a special display of books that highlight the lives and contributions of Black Americans. The display is located in the library lobby. We encourage you to stop by and explore the exhibit, which includes the following titles: