The Mendik Library's Reference Staff is offering a variety of research classes that focus on the practical skills you'll need in order to do research for class or in practice.  Advanced registration required.  To register, click on the date of the class you want to attend.  

The Bluebook in Legal Practice
Uncomfortable with the Bluebook? Faced with writing a legal memorandum or other practice-related document? Come to one of these sessions focusing on this vital practice tool. 

>>  Monday, June 3, 2013

>>  Thursday, June 13, 2013

Jurisdiction & Authority
You've found a case exactly on point and cite-checked it to make sure it's still good law. In your memo to the court you tell the judge she is required to follow the holding in your case and are feeling pretty confident until the partner reviewing your work says "since when is a New Jersey trial court decision mandatory authority in New York?"

If you don't know how to determine if a case is mandatory or merely persuasive authority in any given jurisdiction, you might want to sign up for this class.

>>  Wednesday, June 12, 2013

>>  Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Note Taking for Legal Research
Addressing the importance of note-taking from the moment of receiving a research assignment through reporting back the findings, this workshop is full of valuable tips and techniques. (40 minutes)

>> Thursday, June 6, 2013
>> Monday, June 17, 2013

Power Googling
Don’t just use the tip of the Google iceberg! Learn wild cards, phrases and connectors. Set up automatic Alerts. Check out Google Scholar and Google Books. (40 min.)

>> Monday, June 10, 2013

>> Thursday, June 20, 2013

Premium Databases for Specialized Research  

A large number of powerful subscription databases are available members of the NYLS community (including alumni and alumna). Learn how to use these invaluable research tools.  (30 minutes)

>>  Tuesday, June 4, 2013 

>>  Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Starting a NY Legal Research Project
What is the NYCRR? Know the difference between McKinney's and the C.L.S.? Get a quick overview of the major sources for researching New York legal questions. (50 minutes)

>>  Wednesday, June 5, 2013

>>  Tuesday, June 11, 2013