Category: Law Library

Law Database Access for Graduates

You still have access to these great databases for some time after graduation!

LexisNexis

  • Lexis Advance IDs: Spring graduates have access to Lexis Advance via their law school IDs through December 31, 2019. This ID also grants them access to the Graduate Home Page (detailed below).
  • LexisNexis Rewards Point Expiration: Like previous years, spring graduates have until June 30, 2019 to redeem their LexisNexis Rewards points.
  • Graduate Home Page: On July 6, 2019, the spring graduates’ view of the Law School Home Page will switch from their current view to the graduate view. This new view will provide helpful information for their careers and job search. Grads will also be able to select a “Graduate Gift.” This year’s gifts are LexisNexis eBooks and online subscriptions for Lexis Practice Advisor, Lexis for Microsoft Office, and Law360.
  • Aspire Program:  Graduates conducting verifiable 501(c)(3) public interest work may sign up for the Lexis ASPIRE Program for extended access to some items.  Please contact our Lexis Account Representative, Jennifer Durkin, at jennifer.durkin@lexisnexis.com, if you have any questions.

Westlaw

You can use Thomson Reuters products, including Westlaw and Practical Law, for 18-months after graduation. Your “Grad Elite” access gives you 60-hours of usage per month, with no restrictions against using them for professional purposes. These tools include:

  • Westlaw
  • Practical Law
  • Practical Law Connect
  • Drafting Assistant Essential
  • Doc and Form Builder
  • ProView
  • West LegalEdCenter -one-year, no CLE

Extend access by logging into http://www.lawschool.westlaw.com

Bloomberg Law

Graduates automatically keep full access to Bloomberg Law through their individual account for six months following graduation.  Please contact our Bloomberg Law School Relationship Manager, Terry Stedman, tstedman@bna.com, if you have any questions.

Other databases:

Need help with GWR citations?

If you need research help or help with Bluebook citations for your GWR paper, the library can help. Stop by the reference desk, or make an appointment with a librarian. Or, you can ask questions via email or phone. Contact Sue Altmeyer, saltmeyer@uakron.edu, (330) 972-7764, Kyle Passmore, passmore@uakron.edu, 330-972-6352 or Sarah Starnes, sstarnes@uakron.edu, (330) 972-5291.

Our online library guides  might also help. There is a  GWR Papers guide; Bluebook Quick Reference: Abbreviations and How-tos  and Legal Citation  guide.

West Academic Study Aids Desktop App Now Available!

Students, take advantage of the new update to West Academic’s Study Aids subscription!  Not only are your study aids available through West Academic’s website, they’re also available through the West Academic Library App (available for free) and newly added West Academic Desktop App.  The Desktop App allows you to download and read any available titles offline on your desktop or laptop.

Check out the linked flyer for more information:  Online Study Aids – Winter Update

If you haven’t already downloaded the mobile Library App to your phone, here are some instructions: Online Study Aids Mobile App

Happy studying!

Access to Bloomberg, Lexis, and Westlaw for Winter Grads

Winter Grads still have access to these great databases for some time after graduation!

LexisNexis
Access: Winter graduates have access to Lexis Advance via their law school IDs through July 31, 2019. This ID also grants access to the Graduate Home Page (detailed below).
LexisNexis Rewards Point Expiration: Winter graduates have until January 31, 2019 to redeem their LexisNexis Rewards points.
Graduate Home Page: In February, the winter graduates’ view of the Law School Home Page will switch from the current view to the graduate view. This new view will provide helpful information for your career and job search. It will also award you a graduation gift of your choice of several LexisNexis products.
Aspire Program: Graduates conducting verifiable 501(c)(3) public interest work may sign up for the Lexis ASPIRE Program for extended access to some items. Please contact our Lexis Account Representative, Jennifer Durkin, at jennifer.durkin@lexisnexis.com, if you have any questions.

Westlaw
You can use Thomson Reuters products, including Westlaw and Practical Law, for 18-months after graduation! Your “Grad Elite” access gives you 60-hours of usage per month, with no restrictions against using them for professional purposes. These tools include:

  • Westlaw
  • Practical Law
  • Practical Law Connect
  • Drafting Assistant Essential
  • Doc and Form Builder
  • ProView
  • West LegalEdCenter -one-year, no CLE

Extend access by logging into http://www.lawschool.westlaw.com

If you have any questions, please contact the Account Manager, Samuel Berbano (samuel.berbano@thomsonreuters.com)

Bloomberg Law
Graduates automatically keep full access to Bloomberg Law through their individual account for six months following graduation. Please contact our Bloomberg Law School Relationship Manager, Terry Stedman, tstedman@bna.com, if you have any questions.

Other databases:
Free Fastcase App
For free databases on the Internet, see United States Federal Law – Free Sources and Ohio Law – Free Sources

Reading/Finals Week Changes to Circulation Fines & Periods

The circulation period and overdue fines for OASP and Sum and Substance materials will change for Reading Period and Finals. Starting on Friday, November 30, 2018 these materials will circulate for only 1 day (instead of 72 hours) and no renewals will be allowed. Overdue fines for these materials will increase from $1.00 per day to $5.00 per day.

These changes provide access to the materials for a greater number of students. If you have questions regarding these changes please ask the library staff.