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Study Aids can be an invaluable way to learn the fundamentals of an area of law. Publishers have created a number of different types of guides which can provide an overview of an area of law, examples to show how the law works and sample questions. This guide provides a brief listing of popular study aids used by students when preparing for courses and throughout their careers. Make sure to try multiple guides until you find the one that works best for you.
In the Library
The latest edition of these study aides are located on Reserve at the Circulation Desk. Older editions can be found in the Stacks.
Books on Reserve in the library may be borrowed for up to four hours and those in the stacks for up to the entire semester. Be sure to check with the librarian when borrowing to see when your book will be due. Older editions may be borrowed for an extended period.
Online
The library provides student subscriptions to Wolters Kluwer (Aspen) and West Academic study aids. Additionally, LexisNexis Digital library study aids can be accessed directly from our catalog. See below to learn how to access these resources.
Examples of the many study aids available from West Academic. |
Students connected to the university VPN can access West Academic study aids, including the Nutshell and Law Stories series. Click here for instructions on logging into the VPN. After logging in, visit https://subscription.westacademic.com/. For directions on how to sign up for West Academic Study Aids, and for directions on how to read a book offline, please see this guide. |
Examples of the many study aids available from Wolters Kluwer. |
Students can access Aspen Learning Library (formerly Wolters Kluwer Online Study Aids) using the university VPN. This resource features a wide range of study aids in various formats, including the Examples & Explanations series.
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This digital collection of study aids from LexisNexis includes the Understanding Series, Questions & Answers, among others. Law students can create their own accounts on the Lexis platform and can save highlights and notes on the various titles.