Do you need to sharpen your Westlaw, Lexis, or FastCase skills? Each of these databases has a variety of training options.  Here are some highlights:

Earn a WestlawNext certification that you can put on your resume by going here and logging in with your One Pass information. WestlawNext certifications are available in two different subject areas, Research More Efficiently and Research More Productively.  Earning a certificate requires completing lessons online and earning at least a 70% on an accompanying quiz.

If you would rather watch a video to learn more about researching, visit the Lexis YouTube channel.

If you are planning to become a member of the State Bar of Arizona, a benefit of membership includes access to FastCase.  Show future employers that you took the initiative to become proficient in FastCase by completing training like webinars and tutorials.  

Of course, PhoenixLaw students can always get one-on-one training from a librarian including at the Legal Research Helpdesk, by phone, email, appointment, or chat!

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The Law Library would like to highlight a fantastic program for the incoming Spring 2013 1Ls...

Spring Boot Camp! See the brochure below and visit www.phoenixlaw.edu/lawbootcamp, for more information!

We the people, in order to form a more perfect union...

On this day, September 17th, in 1787 (225 years ago!) the United States Constitution was finalized and signed. Here are some great websites to browse for more info:

• From the US National Archives
• A website dedicated to Constitution Day
• HeinOnline World Constitutions Library- for United States (if you're off campus, please log-in with your name and library barcode)

Any other websites you found useful for celebrating Constitution Day? Share with us in the comments below!

Come by the library today or tomorrow and partake in every law student's two favorite words, "free stuff!"

All current PSL students are invited to the library open house today (9/12) or tomorrow (9/13) anytime from noon to 7pm.

Come by and meet the library staff, find out what your library has to offer and most importantly get free stuff (ice cream and popcorn and "lawyerly" photos).

The Law Library invites all current students to join us for an Open House on Wednesday, September 12th and Thursday, September 13th anytime from Noon to 7:00 PM!

Visit us to learn about:

• databases other than Westlaw and LexisNexis (HeinOnline! ProQuest eLibrary!)
  
• new iPads available for check-out and other accessories (cell phone chargers, anyone?)
• legal research help desk- what we can do for you!
• how to use your smartphone to learn more about our collection of books and databases

Be sure to get a "lawyerly" picture taken... you know the kind, with law books in the background! Oh, and did we mention all this was for FREE?

Swing by, we'd love to see you!