Would you like to enhance your resume? The Law Library Research Fellow Program has an opening for a second or third-year Cornell Law student. Fellows conduct research for faculty who do not have their own research assistant, or who need additional help with a project. Research Fellow’s hours are flexible, and they have the same pay rate as other Law School faculty RAs. To apply, send your resume to Matt Morrison, mmm72@cornell.edu.
Need to enhance your resume? The Law Library Research Fellow program has an opening for a 2L or 3L Cornell Law School student. Fellows conduct research for faculty who do not have their own research assistant, or who need additional help with a project. Research Fellows’ hours are extremely flexible, and they have the same pay rate as research assistants working directly for faculty. To apply, send your resume via email directly to Matt Morrison.
Students, please be aware that the CALI website will be down for scheduled maintenance on Sunday, September 2 from 8:00 am to Noon, Eastern Time. This maintenance will affect all components of the site. After 12, everything will return to full operation.
May 042012
Throughout the year, Research Librarians provide customized sessions with individual students to prepare for their 
summer jobs, clerkships, public interest work, and post-graduate positions. These consultations become even more valuable as you prepare for summer employment. Tailored advice includes, but is not limited to, specific jurisdictional sources, key resources in substantive practice areas, and advanced research skills and strategies. Consultations can be as short as 15 minutes or last up to 60 minutes. Our registration form allows you to specify your interests and needs, and request a particular Research Librarian if desired. Forms are available at the Circulation Desk in the Reading Room and here.
As classes end and we begin the exam period, the Law Library has restricted access from April 28 through May
14. During restricted access the Law Library is open to law school affiliates, university faculty, and non-law students conducting legal research. The Law Library continues to be sensitive to the needs of the university community during exams, and non-law students who need to retrieve books or obtain research assistance are welcome to visit the library for those purposes.
Good luck on exams one and all!
Bloomberg: Your academic account remains active during the summer and there are no restrictions on its use. It can be used for both academic and commercial purposes. For graduates, your BLAW account remains active through December 2012.
Lexis: You will have full access to Lexis Advance during the summer without special registration. If you do not have a Lexis Advance account, contact our Lexis rep, Aaron Eberle, aaron.eberle@lexisnexis.com Academic use only, commercial use is prohibited.
Academic use includes:
- Summer course preparation and assignments
- Journal and Moot Court research
- Research associated with pursuing a grant or scholarship
- Working as a faculty research assistant
- An internship, externship, or clinic position for school credit or graduation requirement
- Bar exam preparation
- Research skill improvement
For summer access to Lexis.com, you will need to register at www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/ at which a registration form will be available by the end of April. Register before the end of May. Same restrictions on academic use apply as above.
Westlaw: You will have full access to both Westlaw.com and Westlaw Next for the summer without special registration. NOTE: West is placing a per month limit on the use of each; however, the hour limit is significantly higher than the maximum number of hours used by any student during the school year. If you exceed the limitation, you will be able to register for additional hours at https://lawschool.westlaw.com Academic use only, commercial use is prohibited.
Academic use includes:
- Law school coursework
- Journal or Moot Court research
- Working as a faculty research assistant
- Unpaid, non-profit public interest positions, excluding government and court positions
- Pro bono work for academic credit
- Bar exam preparation
If you have questions, contact Matt Morrison.
CALI is the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction, and Cornell Law School is a member, providing you access to over 800 interactive tutorials on narrow topics of law. Also, CALI has many lessons keyed to specific casebooks. Check here to see if your casebook is included. Some sample lessons include:
- Basic Future Interests / Property
- Summary Judgment / Civil Procedure
- Liquidated Damages / Contracts
- Capital Gain Mechanics / Federal Income Taxation
- Authority of Partners to Bind the Partnership / Business Associations
- Best Evidence Rule / Evidence
If you do not have a CALI account, stop by the Reference Desk or email Matt Morrison for the registration password.
Need to stay up-to-date with news and events in China? The Law Library has a new electronic subscription called Current Digest of the Chinese Press
. This is an excellent resource, especially for those who do not read Chinese, because it offers an unabridged and unfiltered English translation. The product is published by East View Press, and it offers a comprehensive view of China through relevant and timely stories. The Digest is a weekly that culls articles from a broad range of sources all aimed at a domestic audience. These articles are then carefully translated so as not to lose the actual sense and meaning of the original article. So, if you need reliable Chinese news, be sure to check out the Current Digest.
Feb 022012
Need a break from casebooks, hornbooks, Restatements, and cite-checking? Give yourself a diversion with a bestseller. The Law Library has a new collection of popular reading materials just added to the Law Library’s Reserve area located behind the Circulation Desk. The books are available for a two week loan period with one renewal allowed. Sample titles include:
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by Manning Marable
The Litigators, by John Grisham
Too Big to Fail, by Andrew Ross Sorkin
Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen
Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson
Feb 012012
Dear Students,
We are in the process of planning library services for the next school year, and would really appreciate your feedback on how we are currently performing. To collect your feedback, we have a brief survey for you. To access the survey, see the e-mail sent to you from Law Library Director, Femi Cadmus on Feb. 1, which contains a link.
As a token of thanks, we will enter the names of all who complete the survey into a drawing for an iPad 2. The survey will be available through Monday, February 13.
Many thanks,
The Law Library
