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Last Entry: November 02, 2020 at 08:00:00

Mental Health & Wellness Resources for Moritz Students

Posted on November 02, 2020
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...

Hauntingly Good Law Review Articles

Posted on October 28, 2020
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...

Election Law Resources & Reminder to Activate Bloomberg Account

Posted on October 26, 2020
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...

Request a Research Consultation with a Moritz Libarian

Posted on October 12, 2020
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...

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How to Find Newspaper Articles Online

Posted on October 07, 2020
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...

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

Posted on October 05, 2020
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

Career Resources from the Moritz Law Library

Posted on October 05, 2020
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, Mardale...

Start of the U.S. Supreme Court Term

Posted on September 28, 2020
Since 1917, the first Monday in October has marked the beginning of the United States Supreme Court term. This year, the term starts on October 5, with two oral arguments scheduled: Texas v. New Mexico and Carney v. Adams. The former concerns whether the River Master correctly allocated evaporation losses under the Pecos River Compact?stream it (ha!) live on C-SPAN...

It's Not Too Late! Learn How to Remotely Register to Vote Here

Posted on September 22, 2020
Today is�National Register to Vote Day! Did you know that 40 states* offer online registration? If you haven't already, register to vote using the links below.Ohio's Online Voter Registration System:�https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/Deadline: October 5th for the November 3rd General ElectionFor information on how to find our polling station, how to vote by absentee ballot, and more visit:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ) Resources

Posted on September 21, 2020
This summer, the Moritz community developed a new library guide entitled ?Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Resources,? which offers print and digital resources on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-related topics for law school faculty, staff, students, and the public...

Try Interactive CALI Lessons for Studying and Class Prep

Posted on September 14, 2020
The Moritz Law Library offers law students access to web-based legal tutorials and other resources provided by the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI), a non-profit consortium of law schools, law libraries, and related organizations...

Information on Reference Services & Lexis+

Posted on September 08, 2020
Autumn 2020 Library Reference Services Despite some changes to the mode in which they will be provided this semester, the Moritz Law Library continues to offer its full menu of reference services to the Moritz community. While reference librarians will not be staffing the reference desk in person, they will still be available to provide research guidance via email, chat, or telephone from 10am-

What We're Reading for National Read a Book Day

Posted on September 04, 2020
In celebration of National Read a Book Day on Sunday, here's some books we're currently loving. Where possible, we've included links to the�Ohio Digital Library (https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/), which allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks for free by using your library card or signing up through text message...

Job Posting: Moritz Law Library Research Assistant, Election Law

Posted on September 01, 2020
PositionMoritz Law Library Research Assistant, Election Law Hours/weekApproximately 10 Position DescriptionThe student in this position will assist the Moritz Law Library reference staff in fulfilling faculty research requests on a range of topics, both legal and interdisciplinary...

Miss the Moritz Law Library?s Reserve Room? Try these alternatives.

Posted on August 31, 2020
This semester, the Moritz Law Library is using the Reserve Room to quarantine returned books and provide socially distanced workspace for staff. Though the Reserve Room is not available to library users, many of the print materials in the room are available online on the following platforms: �� LexisNexis Digital Library...

Week One.. Done! Celebrate with Virtual Events This Weekend

Posted on August 28, 2020
You did it!�Despite all of the uncertainties of a new semester, you showed up, did your work, and made it through Week One. What's more, you did it while treating each other with kindness and respect. Now, take some time to relax and recharge. We've rounded up three can't-miss events that you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch...

Welcome Back! Changes at the Moritz Law Library

Posted on August 21, 2020
The Moritz Law Library would like to welcome new and returning students for the fall semester. You may notice a few changes to the library, which are outlined more fully in our COVID-19 Library Updates guide, available at:�https://moritzlaw.osu.libguides...

Reminder: CBA's Summer Associate Legal Research Seminar (June 5, 2020); Registration Still Open

Posted on June 04, 2020
Tomorrow, June 5th, the Columbus Bar Association's�Legal Research and Information Resources Committee will host a free webinar entitled�Zooming into Legal Research, Writing, and Professional Experiences from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar is recommended for 1Ls and 2Ls�employed at a law firm, court, or government office this summer and for law students whose summer employment has

Summer & Post-Grad Access to Major Legal Databases

Posted on April 20, 2020
Bloomberg LawContinuing students have full access to�Bloomberg Law for personal and professional use during the summer.�If you have not done so already, you can register for Bloomberg Law at http://bloomberglaw.com/activate using your law school email address (name...

Moritz Library Presentation on Free and Low-Cost Legal Research Options

Posted on April 13, 2020
Interested in exploring legal research systems beyond Westlaw Edge, Lexis Advance, and Bloomberg Law? By April 17, 2020, Moritz reference librarians Susan Azyndar and Chris Galanos will post a recorded presentation on various free or low-cost research alternatives on the library?s Legal Research and Writing Success guide...

Law Library Tip: COVID-19 and the Law

Posted on April 06, 2020
States are approaching the COVID-19 pandemic in varying ways, in part because the disease is spreading differently in each state. The virus is also raising a host of legal issues, from�election postponement�to�refunds for students moving out of dorms unexpectedly...

Textbooks and Other Course Materials

Posted on April 02, 2020
The Moritz College of Law reference librarians created an online chart for the availability of all required textbooks.�You can access the Moritz Textbook Electronic Availability Chart by visiting the library?s COVID-19 Update page. The chart is located under the� "Accessing Textbooks Remotely" section and shows electronic access options for textbooks listed on the Moritz first day assignment page

Moritz Law Library Resources Remain Accessible

Posted on March 18, 2020
Even though the library's physical space is closed, numerous Moritz Law Library resources and services remain accessible from afar. While reference librarians are not available in person to provide research guidance, you can reach them by email, chat, or telephone...

Law Library Tips for People-Finding

Posted on March 11, 2020
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 some resources and strategies for finding out about people...

MPRE Study Materials Available Through the Moritz Law Library

Posted on March 10, 2020
If you are taking the upcoming MPRE on Thursday, March 12, 2020 or Friday, March 13, 2020, don?t forget that the Moritz Law Library has materials to help you finish studying strong. Swing by the Reserve Room to check out our collection or log in to your Westlaw Academic and Wolters Kluwer accounts to access even more professional responsibility study aids.

Online and Print Study Aids at the Moritz Law Library

Posted on March 04, 2020
The Moritz Law Library provides access to supplements and study aids in print and online. Current print study aids can be found in the Reserve Room on the second floor.� Wolters Kluwer online study aids include Examples and Explanations, Glannon Guides, and Emanuel CrunchTime and Law Outlines...

Moritz Law Library Resources on Impeachment Proceedings

Posted on January 28, 2020
Impeachment is rare, and presidential impeachments are even more rare. According to HeinOnline: ?Since 1789, the House of Representatives has initiated impeachment proceedings only 62 times, and just 19 of these have led to full impeachments. Eight federal judges have been convicted and removed from office by the Senate, but thus far no president has met the same ignominious fate...

Foreign and Comparative Law Resources at the Moritz Law Library

Posted on January 22, 2020
Need to research how U.S. law compares to the law of a foreign jurisdiction? The Moritz Law Library provides access to various foreign and comparative law databases. See the select group of resources below for some possibilities. The International Encyclopaedia of Laws, located under ?Manuals? in the�Kluwer Law Online�platform, offers English explanations of foreign law on various

Ideas for Decompressing at the Moritz Law Library and Nearby

Posted on December 02, 2019
It?s abundantly clear that exams are around the corner. You likely know about law library tools available to you such as study aids (online and in print) and CALI. If you need to unwind or escape exam chatter, consider the options below at the library or nearby...

Legal Research Beyond Westlaw and Lexis

Posted on November 26, 2019
Interested in exploring legal research systems beyond Westlaw Edge, Lexis Advance, and Bloomberg Law? There are other options available through the Moritz Law Library and free legal websites. While these options have limitations, such as a much more limited set of secondary sources and the lack of citator tools as effective as KeyCite and Shepard?s, they are alternatives used by many attorneys