Moritz Legal Information Blog

Explore the Moritz Law Library's Legal Fiction Collection

2021-11-30T12:07:00.002-05:00

The Moritz Law Library offers many resources to assist with your class and exam preparation, such as its study aid resources. But if you need a break or are looking for something interesting to read between semesters, consider exploring the Moritz Law Library’s legal fiction collection located in the Reserve Room on the main level. Some books are on the shelves straight ahead as you walk in,

Resources for Native American Heritage Month

2021-11-24T12:30:00.004-05:00

November is Native American Heritage Month, and many resources are available to help you learn more about Native and Indigenous cultures in the United States and beyond. Check out the following:The University of Arizona Law Library’s IPLP Resource Guide: American Indian Law and the University of Arizona Law Library’s guide on Tribal Law: International Indigenous Resources,Oklahoma State

Autumn 2021 Library Reference Services

2021-08-30T15:21:00.002-04:00

The Moritz Law Library Reference Librarians will be providing in-person reference services for the Autumn 2021 semester. The Reference Desk, located on the second floor of the library, will be staffed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to providing services at the Reference Desk, Moritz Reference Librarians are also available to provide research guidance via email, live

Summer and Graduate Access to Library Resources

2021-05-03T14:00:00.001-04:00

Many Moritz Law Library resources are available to graduating students, including extended access to Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg, and continued access to the physical library. Reference librarians also remain available for research assistance and consultations. See the library’s document on Information for Graduating Students. For current students, you can continue to use your Westlaw

Study Aids and Wellness Resources

2021-04-12T12:00:00.008-04:00

As the semester winds down, be sure to check out all of the electronic study aid options available through the Moritz Law Library. In case you are looking for a specific title, we have included the names of some of the more popular series next to the database where you can find them. · CALI: Lessons and Subject

Celebrate National Library Week

2021-04-05T12:00:00.001-04:00

April 4-10, 2021 is National Library Week. This year’s theme is “Welcome to Your Library.” We here at Moritz Law Library want to take this opportunity to remind the Moritz Community of the many services we offer our students, staff, and faculty. Please visit our homepage for a full description of our services and to access our research guides, library catalog, and legal databases. You can keep

Expand Your Research Skills with Advanced Legal Research Courses

2021-03-29T11:14:00.003-04:00

As you register for 2021-2022 courses, consider enrolling in an Advanced Legal Research course taught by one of the Moritz College of Law’s reference librarians. These courses expose students to new resources and also help further develop the research skills introduced in LAW I and LAW II. In the Spring 2022 semester, Assistant Director for Public Services Matt Cooper will teach our more

Chat with a Moritz Librarian

2021-03-22T16:04:00.002-04:00

In addition to email and phone, Moritz Reference Librarians are available to answer questions via the chat service. From the law library main page, click on “Services,” then “Ask a Librarian.” There, you will see the box labelled “Chat with a Librarian.” Online chat services are available during reference hours, which are generally: Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. As our

Need a Study Break? Check Out “Films on Demand”

2021-03-15T13:00:00.006-04:00

One of the many resources that OSU University Libraries provides access to is Films on Demand, a database containing over 45,000 educational videos, including full-length films and documentaries. These videos cover a wide range of academic topics and include content from the American Museum of Natural History, BBC, HBO, The Ken Burns Collection, National Geographic, PBS, and many others.To browse

Free and Low-Cost Legal Research Options

2021-03-08T12:00:00.003-05:00

Interested in exploring legal research systems beyond Westlaw Edge, Lexis+, and Bloomberg Law? The Moritz Law Library has created video presentations on various free or low-cost research alternatives. You can access the videos via the “Research Resources” tab in the Moritz Legal Research and Writing Success guide. Some of the resources discussed include: Casemaker (cases and statutes).

Law Library Repository of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

2021-03-01T13:00:00.000-05:00

The Research Instruction and Patron Services Special Interest Section of the American Association of Law Libraries has created a repository of law library guides relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The repository also includes resources on antiracism, critical studies, protest, and social justice. Several Moritz law librarians are members of this special interest section, and

Practical Content Dashboard

2021-02-22T11:30:00.001-05:00

In Fall 2020, Cheetah, the legal research platform from Wolters Kluwer, released its new Practical Content Dashboard. The Dashboard is a central point from which legal professionals can access all of Cheetah’s “practical content” – task-oriented and analytical content such as forms, checklists, and practice notes for specific areas of law. Users can filter by practice area and

Bloomberg Dockets

2021-02-15T13:43:00.006-05:00

Bloomberg Law Dockets is a great way to track current cases of interest and research past court documents. You now have the ability at Bloomberg Law to check and view your usage statistics for Bloomberg Law Dockets. When you login to Bloomberg Law, you will see an option for “My Dockets Billing” when you click on your name at the top of the page. You can read Bloomberg Law’s Policy on Dockets

Law Library Tips for People-Finding

2021-02-08T11:00:00.004-05:00

Want to search for Moritz alums who practice in Cleveland? Local lawyers who specialize in health law? Prepare for networking and interviews by brushing up on your people searching skills. The library’s Career Resources Guide includes resources and strategies for finding out about people. A great place to start is by using the directory on local bar associations’ websites, such as the&

Lexis and Westlaw Brief Research and Analysis Training Sessions

2021-02-01T11:00:00.002-05:00

Are you interested in learning about the resources and tools within Lexis and Westlaw that can assist you in researching and drafting trial briefs/memoranda? Each platform will be offering free training sessions over the next two weeks emphasizing their brief research and analysis features. While these trainings are geared towards 1Ls, they are open to all students. The sessions will be offered

Access CALI Resources for Hundreds of Interactive Tutorials

2021-01-25T12:45:00.007-05:00

The Moritz Law Library offers law students access to web-based legal tutorials and other resources through its membership in the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI), a non-profit consortium of law schools, law libraries, and other legal organizations. CALI provides law students at member schools access to over 1,000 online interactive “lessons” that cover over 40 subject areas,

Career Resources from the Moritz Law Library and Career Development

2021-01-19T10:46:00.002-05:00

The Moritz Law Library’s Career Resources Guide will direct you to websites, journals, and books that can aid in the job search and interview process, as well as databases that can help you research potential employers and interviewers. The guide includes some strategies for identifying people to connect with on LinkedIn, Martindale.com, West’s Legal Directory on Westlaw, and

Reminders and Updates About Law Library Procedures

2021-01-12T15:15:00.007-05:00

The Moritz Law Library will remain closed through January 24. Students living on or near campus should use the Thompson Library for pickup and return of Law Library materials at this time. For students currently living outside of the Columbus area, please use OhioLink to request materials for pickup at a home library that is closer to you (select Ohio State or a public library as your home

Electronic Study Aids

2020-11-09T09:00:00.001-05:00

Mental Health & Wellness Resources for Moritz Students

2020-11-02T08:00:00.005-05:00

It goes without saying that this has been an unprecedented year. If you are struggling personally or academically, know that the entire Moritz community, including the Law Library, is here to listen and to direct you to the right resources. Please take advantage of the programs and services available to you, which you can find on the College’s Health & Wellness webpage. These include OSU’s

Hauntingly Good Law Review Articles

2020-10-28T08:00:00.000-04:00

Halloween is only days away, so grab some apple cider, curl up under a blanket, and dive into one of these ghoulish reads.A Bone to Pick with International Law: The Ghoulish Trade in Human Remains, 26 Mich. St. Int’l L. Rev. 335 (2018).A Trust for Ted's Head, 88 Miss. L.J. Supra 20 (2019).Back from the Brink: The Supreme Court Saves the SEC's Rule 10B-5 from the Grim Reaper, 89 UMKC L. Rev. 57 (

Election Law Resources & Reminder to Activate Bloomberg Account

2020-10-26T08:00:00.004-04:00

As the November 3 general election approaches, explore issues and topics surrounding election law with resources from the Moritz College of Law. The Moritz Law Library’s Election Law Research Guide contains links and guidance on a wealth of election law resources, including primary sources, books, journals, and data. Election Law at Ohio State and SCOTUSblog’s joint project, the 2020 Election

Request a Research Consultation with a Moritz Libarian

2020-10-12T08:00:00.009-04:00

If you are writing a research paper for a seminar or a note for a law review or journal this semester, or if you are a research assistant and are working on a difficult project, now might be a good time to schedule an in-office research consultation with a Moritz Law Library reference librarian. These individual meetings are scheduled in advance to give the librarians time to prepare useful

How to Find Newspaper Articles Online

2020-10-07T08:00:00.166-04:00

It's National Newspaper Week. Make the most of our free press by sitting down and reading some newspaper articles this week. To help, we have rounded up some resources for remote access.A free press stands as one of the greatest interpreters between the government and the people. To allow it to be fettered is to fetter ourselves.Grosjean v. American Press Co., 297 U.S. 233, 250 (1936). Want

Resources on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Nomination to the Supreme Court

2020-10-05T09:00:00.002-04:00

The Republican leadership in the United States Senate hopes to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court before the November 3, 2020 presidential election. Before the Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearings begin on October 12, you can take advantage of numerous resources available online to learn more about Judge Barrett and the Supreme Court nomination process