Reference Literature

LexisNexis has developed a number of useful reference materials to help you quickly get to the information you need when you need it. These reference materials will assist you in your law school assignments throughout your law school career and beyond!

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How to Draft Briefs, Pleadings Motions & Contracts (224K pdf)
Featuring Total Litigator this two-page reference piece shows how to obtain drafting forms, sample documents, sample language & practice guides from LexisNexis.

How to Research Cost Effectively with LexisNexis (200K pdf)
Learn how to conduct research on LexisNexis in the most cost effective manner. See cost effective search strategy through Lexis® Search Advisor and the Top 10 Cost Effective Tools on LexisNexis..

Total Practice Solutions Overview (2MB pdf)
Designed exclusively to meet your ongoing needs both during law school and beyond. This booklet highlights Total Practice Solutions outlining the LexisNexis products/features pivotal to your success in law school, as well as the business and practice of law.

LexisNexis At-A-Glance (542K pdf)
Includes everything from the basics to the most advanced research techniques.

LexisNexis Quick Reference Guide (135K pdf)
Walk through a research session with LexisNexis. Familiarize yourself with the simple steps to: Retrieving a Document, Selecting Research Sources and Developing a Search Request. Also learn to Validate Authority with Shepard’s® Citations Service, Print Documents and request LexisNexis® Alert Updates.

Shepard's Citations Service (436K pdf)
Shepard's Citations Service, a LexisNexis exclusive, is essential to finding the best authority to support your arguments and ensuring the accuracy of your citations.

Research for Law Reviews and Journals(1.4M pdf)
Provides information on choosing a note topic, checking for preemption, source checking, and using the Shepard's Citations Service and other tools to verify the accuracy of your citations.

Total Practice Solutions for Clinic (240K pdf)
Gain valuable insights on how best to maximize the products/features available from LexisNexis in the areas of Client/Case Assessment, Case Preparation, Case Filing and Overall Case Management.

Martindale Hubbell Lawyer Locator (255K pdf)
Pinpoints the career resources you need to target and secure your dream job.

Reference Booklets
Electronic versions of the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rules of Evidence and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are available in PDF format. Each booklet includes research tips and links to LexisNexis.