are a great place to start your research? They can give you broad information about a legal topic you are researching and point you to leading cases in that area of law.
OK. This is a test. The first weekday 1L who emails me after 3 p.m. on Monday September 24 but before 9 a.m. September 25 with the correct answer to the question, "When using an encyclopedia, what part of the set do you consult first?" will win a $5 Starbucks gift card. Email your answer to bkallusky01@hamline.edu along with your name, LRW section letter and name of your Professor. Good luck!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Check Out These New Books in the Library
Check out these books that have been recently added to the law library's collection.
Cases and materials on trade secret law by Elizabeth A. Rowe, and Hamline Law School Professor Sharon K. Sandeen. KF3197 .R69 2012
From Amazon:
The art & science of trial advocacy by L. Timothy Perrin KF8915 .P474 2011
From Amazon:
The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy, Second Edition 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.
Additionally, the new Second Edition:
• Recognizes how the rapid development of technology and its use in the courtroom has changed the way trials are conducted and the way lawyers present evidence and argue to the jury.
• Discusses the use of technology in the courtroom.
• Includes materials describing the technology now available to trial lawyers as they prepare and present evidence; and
• Provides "Tech Tips" on how technology might be used to enhance advocacy at various points of the trial.
Also included with the Second Edition are on-line resources to assist the aspiring
Comprehensive law practice : law as a healing profession by Susan Swaim Daicoff. KF9084 .D35 2011
From Amazon:
Cases and materials on trade secret law by Elizabeth A. Rowe, and Hamline Law School Professor Sharon K. Sandeen. KF3197 .R69 2012
From Amazon:
This, the first casebook in the United States devoted exclusively to trade secret law, is challenging yet user-friendly to students in order to facilitate their reading and understanding of the material. This casebook is designed to be used by law students (and business students) with no prior background in intellectual property law. The authors have made conscious and thoughtful decisions about the way in which the information throughout the casebook is presented and organized. The general organization of the casebook follows a logical analytical approach to understanding trade secret law, with the chapters progressing from proving the essential elements of a trade secret claim to defensive tactics and remedies, managing trade secrets, and criminal actions. It also addresses employment, management, and international issues.
From Amazon:
The Art and Science of Trial Advocacy, Second Edition 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.
Additionally, the new Second Edition:
• Recognizes how the rapid development of technology and its use in the courtroom has changed the way trials are conducted and the way lawyers present evidence and argue to the jury.
• Discusses the use of technology in the courtroom.
• Includes materials describing the technology now available to trial lawyers as they prepare and present evidence; and
• Provides "Tech Tips" on how technology might be used to enhance advocacy at various points of the trial.
Also included with the Second Edition are on-line resources to assist the aspiring
Comprehensive law practice : law as a healing profession by Susan Swaim Daicoff. KF9084 .D35 2011
From Amazon:
Since about 1990, disciplines have emerged in every substantive area of the law to transform law into a positive force in the lives of those it touches. These disciplines converge in the ''comprehensive law movement.'' Comprehensive Law Practice overviews the entire movement and provides training materials for lawyers, judges, mediators, and law students who want to be at the forefront of practicing law in these new forms.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Check Out the New Books in the Law Library
Check out the following new books in the law library. All can be found on the shelves of the New Books area on the main floor of the library.
The lawyer's essential guide to writing : proven tools and techniques / Marie Buckley. KF 250 .B83 2011
The paperless law office : a practical guide to digitally powering your firm / Benjamin F. Yale. KF 318 .Y35 2012
Also be sure to check out our law related popular title DVDs that can be checked out, as well as our popular legal fiction collection if you have time before classes begin.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Secrets to Success in Law School: The Law Library Staff
Making friends with the Law Librarian of your choice is one of the smartest things a 1L can do. Law Librarians are smart, helpful, and can save your butt when you are trying to write a memo that's due in two hours. Law Student Ally has a blog post that will explain all the details...
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Check out these new books in the library
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.”
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.”
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.
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