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The Art of Persuasion
by Joshua Kahn Spring semester means it’s time to for first years to write persuasive briefs for RWA and second years to craft oral arguments in Litigation. Both require a heaping cup of persuasive ability, a skill that is totally different from simply knowing the law. Not only that, but persuasion is one of the […]
The State of Presidential Statements
February 13, 2013
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Last night, President Obama delivered the annual State of the Union address. Today, a transcript of that speech is available in the Congressional Record. Speeches made to a Joint Session of Congress are not the only presidential statements you can find on the Government Printing Office’s website, FDsys. The GPO website also hosts the Compilation […]
Library Abridged Returns on Monday
January 30, 2013
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You look like you could use a cookie. Maybe some free coffee. Sound good? Then plan to join us for Library Abridged starting on Monday! Each week between Feb. 4 and Spring Break, you’ll find librarians out in the first floor lobby to offer you free snacks and lots of good information. We’ll be letting […]
Law-Related Apps
January 23, 2013
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Whether you got a new tablet over the winter break, or if you’ve finally broken free of that cell phone contract to get something new, you may be wondering what mobile apps are available to make your life a little easier as a law student. From straightforward legal research apps like WestlawNext or Lexis Advance […]
Where Have All the Study Aids Gone?
January 14, 2013
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Welcome back! We hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable winter break. We also wanted to give you a heads up that a few things have moved in the library. The Study Aids collection has swapped places with the Reference collection, so you’ll now find E&Es, Nutshells, and the rest along the wall in […]
No, You Are Not Crazy
December 3, 2012
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Law school exams can do crazy things to your brain, but if you’re worried that you’ve been imagining the library staff wandering around and seemingly staring vacantly at the books lately, we just want to reassure you that you’re okay. Once a year, we go around the whole library, doing “shelf reading”. That’s a fancy […]
Cute Animals v. Exam Stress
November 27, 2012
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A recent study showed that looking at pictures of cute animals can help focus your attention more carefully. Since we here in the library want to do all we can to help you prepare for finals, starting Nov. 29, we’ll be displaying different pictures of cute animals on our digital screen. As you come in […]
Thanksgiving Hours
November 12, 2012
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The library will have shortened hours during the upcoming Thanksgiving break. Our hours will be: Wednesday, Nov. 21: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22: Closed Friday, Nov. 23: Closed Saturday, Nov. 24: Closed Sunday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. We hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
This, Too, Shall Pass … Probably
November 5, 2012
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By Stephen Adams Tomorrow it will all be over. Heck, I love politics and I’m already ready to stick a fork in this election cycle. While I haven’t reached the level of young Abigael Evans, I must admit that her actions look somewhat cathartic. (Although that may or may not have something to do with […]
Legal Bib’s Done. Now What?
November 2, 2012
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Congratulations to all our 1Ls for completing your first law school exam! If you’re looking for ways to relax this weekend and take your mind off the test, we humbly offer a few suggestions: 1. If you’re still clinging to Halloween, there are still two nights left of Netherworld. 2. For a bit more sophistication, […]
February 18, 2013
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