Library Research Classes

Between June 4th and June 21st, the Mendik Library’s Reference Staff will be offering a variety of 30 minute research classes focusing on the practical research skills you will need in the workplace.  

 
All are welcome. Advance registration is required.  Click the link for the desired class session and follow the onscreen instructions.
 

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

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Thursday, June 7, 2012 (L203)  

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Tuesday, June 12, 2012  (L203)

 

Jurisdiction and Authority 

Jurisdiction and Authority:  You have found a case exactly on point with the issue you are researching and used a citator to make sure it is 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.
 
  

  

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.

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 (L203

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Thursday, June 21, 2012  (L203)


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

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Monday, June 11, 2012 (L203) 

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Thursday, June 14, 2012 (L203)

 

Starting a New York Legal Research Project
What is the NYCRR? What’s the difference between McKinney’s and the CLS? Get a quick overview of the major sources used in researching New York legal questions.

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Tuesday, June 5, 2012 (L203)

5:20pm - 5:50pm, Monday, June 18, 2012 (L203)

 

One on One Research Appointments can be scheduled at any time of the year.

To do so, please contact:

Michael McCarthy
Head of Reference Services & Professor of Legal Research
Mendik Library, L202.1
212.431.2384

 

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