First Year Resources

First Year Resources

By Tom Hemstock, Electronic Services Librarian
Created: June 2010
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Westlaw and Lexis both offer 24 hour password and research assistance via:
            1-800-WESTLAW
            1-800-45LEXIS
Additionally, some Westlaw/Lexis password issues can be solved in person by the Electronic Services Librarian (Tom Hemstock – 2nd floor of the library across from the circulation desk.)
Behind the Circulation desk there are many great resources: a single copy of every required textbook is available for three hour loan, and there are many study guides available including hornbooks, nutshells, and concise hornbooks. Have a long commute to UNH Law? Sum and Substance CDs and Tapes are audio study guides that can make your drive much more productive.
Reminder: Academic Success also contains many study guides and advice on how best to use these resources.
The UNH Law library is contains over 25,000 square feet spread across three floors. Sometimes finding the right place can be complex. Luckily there are maps available here:
Second Floor Map
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Copies of many, but not all, old exams are available in pdf format online here. Copies of exams are also available in print in the Reference section of the library. Please remember that the decision to release old exams rests with the professor – not all previous exams are available. Additionally, some professors may release their exams via their TWEN site or via in class handouts.
Librarians are always available to assist students at UNH Law. All librarians have an open door policy and want to help. Feel free to stop in for research questions, law school questions or just to say hi. We may not always know the answer but we’ll find out or refer you to the right place.
A map of librarian offices is available here: http://library.law.unh.edu/maps
            Student Lawyer
Published by the ABA Student Division, Student Lawyer contains short but focused articles on law school topics such as finding summer jobs, exam writing, and more. The Library holds issues from the 1970s to the present. Copies are found on the first floor in the journals section of compact shelving.
         Old Textbooks
Older editions of current textbooks may be available in the stacks. These books may be checked out for a longer period of time. However, be sure to check for differences (page numbers, cases, etc) with the current edition. If you forgot your book at home and the reserve copy at circulation is out this could be a lifesaver!
Search for your textbook using the library catalog.
        Bluebook Guides
There are many books and websites available that demystify the bluebooking process. A complete list of Library resources is available here
Movies
Hundreds of legal themed movies are available to check out at the Circulation Desk. Titles range from documentaries to dramas. Information on specific titles is available in the catalog.
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