Research Guides: 1L Resources: Study Aids

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Study Aids at the Jerome Hall Law Library

We offer an array of print and electronic resources to assist you in preparing for class and exams. This page will highlight many of these resources.

Electronic Study Aids

CALI (The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction) This link opens in a new window
CALI hosts a library of over 1,000 interactive legal tutorials written by law professors and geared toward law students. Contact Ashley Ahlbrand, aaahlbra@iu.edu, to get the Maurer activation code.

Ready to dive in? Participate in the pre-law CALI Summer Challenge, https://www.cali.org/summerchallenge.
LexisNexis Digital Library This link opens in a new window
Access a variety of LexisNexis e-books. Prominent study aids in this collection include the Mastering and Q&A series. You will need your IU credentials to access.
West Academic Study Aids This link opens in a new window
Popular study aids in this collection include electronic access to West Academic's hornbooks and nutshells, the Short & Happy Guides, Gilbert Law Summaries, and Flash Cards. Use your IU credentials to gain access.

Print Study Aids

We have a number of study aids in print as well:

Nutshells and Hornbooks: Both Nutshells and Hornbooks offer explanations of broad legal subjects, including the topics covered in most law school courses. Nutshells are straightforward, quick reads, while Hornbooks offer a more in-depth explanation of these same subjects. Located on the shelves behind the Circulation Desk. Check out for 24 hours (renewable) during the semester and 4 hours during exams.
Examples & Explanations: This popular explanatory series is available for checkout from the Circulation Desk (24 hours during the semester, 4 hours during exams (renewable)). Covering most law school subjects.

Exam File

Maurer Law professors, at their discretion, will furnish us with copies of their old exams. These are available to be checked out in print and can also be accessed online (log in with your IU credentials). Online access is typically available midway through the semester. It is highly advisable that you not use this particular resource to study until closer to exam time.