Come and check out the following new books that can be found on the New Books shelves on the main floor of the library.
The art & science of trial advocacy / L. Timothy Perrin, H. Mitchell Caldwell, Carol A. Chase. KF8915 .P474 2011
From the publisher: “ … guides the reader through the trial process, suggesting techniques and strategies for each stage of the trial process - pretrial, trial, and post-trial motions; jury selection; opening statements; direct and cross-examination; and closing arguments. Included are illustrative transcripts explaining how to use the various techniques in an actual case, detailed guidance on the effective use of expert witnesses, and practical direction on the incorporation of exhibits and demonstrative evidence into case presentations. The book discusses basic principles of effective communication and persuasion, including the importance of the advocate's credibility and examples of how to develop case presentations that maximize the persuasive impact on judges and juries. The appendix includes the Federal Rules of Evidence. "
Cloud computing for lawyers / Nicole Black ; foreword by Richard Susskind KF242.A1 B575 2012
From the publisher: “ As more businesses move their IT systems into the cloud, lawyers need to ask if cloud computing is right for their firm. Cloud Computing for Lawyers features a discussion of cloud computing fundamentals, an overview of legal cloud computing products, and step-by-step instructions for implementing cloud computing in your practice--including practical tips for securing your data. This book will help you: • Understand the current state of cloud computing technology • Weigh the risks and benefits of cloud computing • Evaluate legal cloud computing applications like law practice management, billing, time tracking, e-mail, and e-discovery software • Consider the ethical considerations of storing client data in the cloud • Maintain security and privacy for your online data”
Lawtalk : the unknown stories behind familiar legal expressions / James E. Clapp KF156 .L39 2011
From the publisher: "Law-related words and phrases abound in our everyday language, often without our being aware of their origins or their particular legal significance: boilerplate, jailbait, pound of flesh, rainmaker, the third degree. This insightful and entertaining book reveals the unknown stories behind familiar legal expressions that come from sources as diverse as Shakespeare, vaudeville, and Dr. Seuss. Separate entries for each expression follow no prescribed formula but instead focus on the most interesting, enlightening, and surprising aspects of the words and their evolution. Popular myths and misunderstandings are explored and exploded, and the entries are augmented with historical images and humorous sidebars. Lively and unexpected, Lawtalk will draw a diverse array of readers with its abundance of linguistic, legal, historical, and cultural information." What's law got to do with it? : what judges do, why they do it, and what's at stake / edited by Charles Gardner Geyh. KF8775.A75 W48 2011 From Amazon: “In What's Law Got to Do With It?, the nation's top legal scholars and political scientists examine to what extent the law actually shapes how judges behave and make decisions, and what it means for society at large.”
What's law got to do with it? : what judges do, why they do it, and what's at stake / edited by Charles Gardner Geyh. KF8775.A75 W48 2011
From Amazon: “In What's Law Got to Do With It?, the nation's top legal scholars and political scientists examine to what extent the law actually shapes how judges behave and make decisions, and what it means for society at large.”
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
New job or internship?
As you start that new summer or permanent job, your law school Lexis and Westlaw passwords might not always be available, but we are!
Remember, you're welcome to take your research questions to Hamline law librarians by phone, e-mail, IM, or in-person visit. Students who will return in the fall can access many subscription resources off campus through the Hamline Law Library website; when prompted for proxy access, simply log in with the username and password that you use for your Hamline e-mail account. Our alumni in the Twin Cities area can stop by to access many subscription resources onsite (through guest passwords available at the circulation counter) or to take advantage of our free public-access Westlaw stations.
Also, don't hesitate to refer back to the practical Minnesota-oriented materials that law librarians have prepared to help you bridge the gap between law school and law practice. Topics include the following:
•Administrative Law
•Advanced Databases
•Case Law
•Cost Effective Research
•Court Dockets and Document Resources
•Court Rules
•Current Awareness
•Legislative History
•Minnesota Research
•Treatises
•When to Use Print/ When to Go Online
Last but not least, don't forget our guides to law practice materials and practice forms.
Good luck with your research and your new job!
Remember, you're welcome to take your research questions to Hamline law librarians by phone, e-mail, IM, or in-person visit. Students who will return in the fall can access many subscription resources off campus through the Hamline Law Library website; when prompted for proxy access, simply log in with the username and password that you use for your Hamline e-mail account. Our alumni in the Twin Cities area can stop by to access many subscription resources onsite (through guest passwords available at the circulation counter) or to take advantage of our free public-access Westlaw stations.
Also, don't hesitate to refer back to the practical Minnesota-oriented materials that law librarians have prepared to help you bridge the gap between law school and law practice. Topics include the following:
•Administrative Law
•Advanced Databases
•Case Law
•Cost Effective Research
•Court Dockets and Document Resources
•Court Rules
•Current Awareness
•Legislative History
•Minnesota Research
•Treatises
•When to Use Print/ When to Go Online
Last but not least, don't forget our guides to law practice materials and practice forms.
Good luck with your research and your new job!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The State of Paperless
Add value to your law practice. Your 21st Century law office can be paperless. How? The Paperless Law Office, now in our library collection, is a practical guide. You can succeed by converting the mountails of paper into digitally transmitted documents. For your successful legal future, check out this title.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Summer Reading
Summer’s just around the corner with time for working and relaxing. If you’re looking for things to do to relax then we have just the lists courtesy of Attorney at Work.
Interested in fiction reads? See Times list of the 100 greatest novels written since 1923 (the beginning of Time's publication) and the responses written about this list.
What makes your list?
Interested in fiction reads? See Times list of the 100 greatest novels written since 1923 (the beginning of Time's publication) and the responses written about this list.
What makes your list?
Monday, April 16, 2012
National Stress Awareness Day
Just in time for final exams...Did you know that today is National Stress Awareness Day? What do you do to manage the stress of being a law student?
Suffolk University Law School has a list of Quick Relaxation Techniques. Check it out!
Suffolk University Law School has a list of Quick Relaxation Techniques. Check it out!
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Celebrate with the Library this Week!
The Law Library staff invites all students and faculty to visit the library this week in celebration of National Library Week. Stop in to say hi to the librarians--no pressure to ask a question (although if you do, we will do our best to help you find the answer!). Check out the table by the comfortable seating area for random treats. Enjoy!
Monday, April 9, 2012
Check out these new books in the library!
The following books are all new to Hamline Law Library's collection and are available for browsing or checking out:
Cloud computing for lawyers/Nicole Black KF 242.A1 B575 2012
From ABA: This book will help you:
•Understand the current state of cloud computing technology
•Weigh the risks and benefits of cloud computing
•Evaluate legal cloud computing applications like law practice management, billing, time tracking, e-mail, and e-discovery software
•Consider the ethical considerations of storing client data in the cloud
•Maintain security and privacy for your online data
Law school exams : a guide to better grades/Alex Schimel KF283 .S335 2012
*Available at the Circulation Desk
"Law School Exams: A Guide to Better Grades is the complete handbook for students who want to significantly improve their performance in law school. Written from the perspective of a student with a 4.0 GPA, this book offers fresh and unique insights on law school exams by stripping the exam format into a series of repeatable steps and building blocks. It also teaches students how to ''prepare for exams, instead of preparing for class,'' with proven time-management, outlining, and case-briefing techniques." From Amazon
Advanced tort law : a problem approach/Vincent R. Johnson.
KF 1250.A7 J638 2010
"This textbook is designed for use in upper-level law school courses. It reflects the belief that the most effective teaching materials for students beyond the first year of law school are centered on problems of the kind that lawyers face in practice." From Amazon
Pretrial/Thomas A. Mauet KF 8900 .M38 2012
*Available at the Circulation Desk
"Pretrial achieved leading stature through its clear, concise, well-organized presentation of pretrial preparation by one of the country's leading experts on trial techniques. An effective systematic approach organizes pretrial planning and preparation into a series of distinct steps students can readily master. Litigation files from a hypothetical case, complete with sample documentation and paperwork, take students through each stage of a civil case. Additional litigation files, six in all, appear on an accompanying CD-ROM and include both plaintiffs' and defendants' files. The Eighth Edition expands the discussion of using the Internet to conduct informal fact investigations. The text examines Ashcroft v. Iqbal and Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly and their influence on general notice requirements for claims. New material explores liens on settlements, and the Eighth Edition includes a full discussion of Supreme Court decisions in Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes and Erica P. John Fund v. Halliburton." From Amazon.
Cloud computing for lawyers/Nicole Black KF 242.A1 B575 2012
From ABA: This book will help you:
•Understand the current state of cloud computing technology
•Weigh the risks and benefits of cloud computing
•Evaluate legal cloud computing applications like law practice management, billing, time tracking, e-mail, and e-discovery software
•Consider the ethical considerations of storing client data in the cloud
•Maintain security and privacy for your online data
Law school exams : a guide to better grades/Alex Schimel KF283 .S335 2012
*Available at the Circulation Desk
"Law School Exams: A Guide to Better Grades is the complete handbook for students who want to significantly improve their performance in law school. Written from the perspective of a student with a 4.0 GPA, this book offers fresh and unique insights on law school exams by stripping the exam format into a series of repeatable steps and building blocks. It also teaches students how to ''prepare for exams, instead of preparing for class,'' with proven time-management, outlining, and case-briefing techniques." From Amazon
Advanced tort law : a problem approach/Vincent R. Johnson.
KF 1250.A7 J638 2010
"This textbook is designed for use in upper-level law school courses. It reflects the belief that the most effective teaching materials for students beyond the first year of law school are centered on problems of the kind that lawyers face in practice." From Amazon
Pretrial/Thomas A. Mauet KF 8900 .M38 2012
*Available at the Circulation Desk
"Pretrial achieved leading stature through its clear, concise, well-organized presentation of pretrial preparation by one of the country's leading experts on trial techniques. An effective systematic approach organizes pretrial planning and preparation into a series of distinct steps students can readily master. Litigation files from a hypothetical case, complete with sample documentation and paperwork, take students through each stage of a civil case. Additional litigation files, six in all, appear on an accompanying CD-ROM and include both plaintiffs' and defendants' files. The Eighth Edition expands the discussion of using the Internet to conduct informal fact investigations. The text examines Ashcroft v. Iqbal and Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly and their influence on general notice requirements for claims. New material explores liens on settlements, and the Eighth Edition includes a full discussion of Supreme Court decisions in Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes and Erica P. John Fund v. Halliburton." From Amazon.
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