Library Notice

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Mabie Law Library is proud to feature a display showcasing books that celebrate the Indigenous peoples of the United States. You can find this display in the library lobby. We encourage you to stop by and explore the exhibit, which includes the following titles:

The Law Library is pleased to announce the release of a new research guide: Generative AI Tools and Resources for Law Students. This guide is designed to equip law students with essential knowledge about the rapidly evolving landscape of AI tools. Recognizing the transformative impact of AI on legal research, education, and practice, we have compiled a comprehensive resource that addresses key aspects of generative AI.

With midterms underway, law students can access the library's digital collection of exam prep and study materials via computers or mobile devices. You can link to materials in the library's Study Aids Guide or the "Study Aids" icon on the library website.

West Academic is offering temporary, trial eBook access to West Academic and Foundation Press® textbooks adopted for Fall 2024 courses. This trial access will be available through the first two weeks of fall semester. Follow these instructions to register.

If you have questions about temporary eBook access, please contact West Academic at 877-888-1330 or support@westacademic.com.

The Law Library has an online guide for new students, Introduction to the Library, that may also serve as a helpful refresher for returning students. The guide covers the following topics:

The Law Library is pleased to announce the addition of two new HeinOnline databases: 

• West Academic Casebooks Archive
• Bibliography of American Law School Casebooks

See below for descriptions and additional information on each database. To access HeinOnline from off-campus, you will need to enter your Kerberos ID and password.

The Mabie Law Library is here to help with your summer research questions. Read on for more on summer training opportunities from the library and other ways to reach us.

Need a dose of legal research help? Research librarians will host four lunchtime Research Rx sessions on Wednesdays starting May 15th. Each session will provide training on a different practical research topic frequently encountered by students in summer jobs and internships. 

Can you use your law school Lexis and Westlaw accounts for summer and post-grad work? Below is information about permitted use of your accounts, as well as additional databases available through Mabie Law Library.

Contact us with any questions about summer access, post-grad access, or any research-related questions at lawlibref@ucdavis.edu.

Summer Access:

Students may use their law school Westlaw accounts during the summer for non-commercial research only. 

We are pleased to welcome Stephanie Grace as our newest Research Law Librarian. Stephanie will provide library reference and research services and participate in our legal research instruction. She received her J.D. from Capital University Law School, is currently pursuing a master's in library science at the University of Washington, and has a background in intercollegiate athletics compliance and sports management.

The Mabie Law Library hosted the following virtual program on Friday, April 5, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.  The recording is available here.

Generative AI in Legal Practice: What’s here, what’s coming, and how to effectively evaluate and use tools in the workplace