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Preparing Practice-Ready Graduates

Dylan Harris — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:15:00 GMT

Today’s legal employers expect graduates who are not only doctrinally strong, but proficient with the research and AI tools used across practice settings. Understanding how Lexis is adopted across the legal market helps align instruction with employer expectations.

Market Adoption at a Glance

Lexis supports legal professionals across the profession:

100% of Am Law 100 firms use Lexis products
More than half of firms with 50+ attorneys rely on Lexis
4,000+ corporate legal departments subscribe
All three branches of the federal government use Lexis

The AI Readiness Gap

The profession is moving quickly:

Nearly all law firms report formal AI policies
The vast majority permit generative AI for legal research
Yet only a small percentage of law schools require AI coursework

Bridging this gap presents an opportunity for faculty to lead — integrating technology literacy and platform fluency into research and skills training.

Explore how market adoption insights can support your curriculum and student outcomes.

Your Students' Gateway to Legal Practice Everywhere: See how deeply LexisNexis is embedded across law firms, corporations, nonprofits, and government, and why graduates continue using LexisNexis products in every sector of practice.
Bridging the AI Readiness Gap: Discover the research revealing where legal education stands today, where employers’ expectations are headed, and how AI readiness is becoming a competitive necessity.
AI Preparedness Panel Webinar – Hear from Andy Lee (Litigation Partner, Jones Walker), Tina Locatelli (Transactional Counsel, Hunton Andrews Kurth) and Steve Adler (ALJ and instructor) on how they incorporate AI into their work and what they expect students to know for employment.
Responsible AI Use Webinar – As AI becomes more embedded in the curriculum, ensuring AI usage is ethical, safe, and responsible is a top priority. In this webinar we discuss areas where faculty could integrate responsible AI into the classroom and offer some exercises for reinforcing these concepts.

Law Student Summer & Graduate Access

Supporting Continuity from Classroom to Practice

Lexis provides continued access to help students apply their research skills beyond the academic year.

Summer Access for Current Students

Students may continue using their Lexis law school ID during the summer for:

Academic research
Law review and journal work
Summer employment

(We recommend students confirm research platform policies with their employer.)

Extended Access for Graduates

Graduates receive six months of extended access to Lexis following graduation. This includes the option to use Lexis+® with Protégé™, supporting continued skill development during the transition into practice.

This continuity of access helps reinforce research proficiency during a critical period — from summer clerkships to early professional roles.

For full details and terms, visit the Lexis Educational Access Policy page.

Think LexisNexis Is Just for Law School?

Dylan Harris — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:48:00 GMT

100% of AmLaw 100 firms rely on LexisNexis, along with 92% of AmLaw 200 firms, over 4,000 corporations, and all three branches of the federal government where more than 100,000 federal government employees use LexisNexis tools in their daily work.

From the AmLaw 100 to the federal judiciary, LexisNexis powers the practice of law at every level. This is not just market presence. It is the market standard.

As the profession evolves, LexisNexis continues to lead. AI adoption is accelerating across law firms, with 97% implementing AI policies and 84% permitting new associates to use generative AI for legal research. Meanwhile, firms increasingly expect graduates to arrive practice ready in AI literacy, ethics, research, and drafting.

What does this mean for law schools and future lawyers? It means the opportunity is now.

Explore the data behind the transformation of legal practice and education:

Your Gateway to Legal Practice Everywhere: See how deeply LexisNexis is embedded across law firms, corporations, nonprofits, and government, and why graduates continue using LexisNexis products in every sector of practice.
Bridging the AI Readiness Gap: Discover the research revealing where legal education stands today, where employers’ expectations are headed, and how AI readiness is becoming a competitive necessity.

Legal Research Certificates

Dylan Harris — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:35:00 GMT

Elevate Your Legal Research Skills

The LexisNexis® Applied Legal Research Certificate Program is your opportunity to build the research expertise today’s employers value most.

With more than 14 comprehensive, interactive modules, you’ll:

strengthen your understanding of the legal research process
collect LinkedIn® badges to showcase your achievements
earn LexisNexis Rewards points per module completed, redeemable for exciting rewards

How it Works:

Step 1: Complete Modules
Step 2: Earn Badges + Rewards Points
Step 3: Add to Your LinkedIn Profile

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your future, distinguish your professional profile, and unlock opportunities beyond the classroom.

Access Certificates

AI Resource Center

Dylan Harris — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:31:00 GMT

Unlock Your Potential with the Protégé Practice Page

The Protégé Practice Center is your go-to hub for mastering the tools that will set you apart in law school and beyond. Whether you’re a 1L learning the ropes, a 2L balancing internships and upper-level courses, or a 3L preparing to step into practice, Protégé gives you practical guidance at every stage.

What You'll Find:

Videos that show you exactly what Protégé can do for you. Learn how to make the platform work smarter for your needs.
Step-by-step guides and resources that teach you how to use Protégé effectively, saving you time and boosting your research and drafting confidence.
Prompt-building strategies so you can ask the right questions, refine your results, and get the most out of Protégé every time you use it.
And more!

By leveraging the Protégé Practice Center, you’ll not only master your classes and streamline your research, you’ll also build the skills today that employers expect tomorrow. Protégé helps you practice like a professional before you even leave law school, giving you a true head start on your legal career.

Visit Protege Practice Center

Free Themis Outlines from LexisNexis

Dylan Harris — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:03:00 GMT

Smarter class prep starts here.

Outlining is one of the toughest parts of law school - and one of the most important. That’s why Themis and LexisNexis teamed up to give you free outlines that cover the key points of law, legal analysis, and must-know cases from your classes.

These outlines are structured for clarity and easy review, and designed to help you stay on track - for class and the bar. Whether you’re a 1L learning the ropes or a 3L getting bar-ready, Themis Outlines make prep easier.

Download your free outlines now and get back to studying smarter. You got this!

Lexis+ AI® Faculty Resources

Dylan Harris — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:44:00 GMT

What is Lexis+ AI?

Lexis+ AI® is a generative AI tool designed specifically for legal professionals. It was built and trained using the largest repository of accurate and exclusive legal content; utilizing large language models and leveraging more than 144 billion documents and records, including federal and state published and unpublished cases, statutes, administrative codes, agency decisions, court rules, constitutions, practical guidance, secondary sources, and legal news, with more to come. This combination of resources and technology provides customers with trusted, comprehensive results with unmatched speed and precision.

As of January 22, 2025, we are thrilled to announce that your AI assistant in Lexis+ AI^® is now Protégé, our next-generation AI assistant. Within Lexis+ AI, Protégé tackles complex legal tasks, provides meaningful insights and analysis, automates repetitive steps, proactively offers relevant suggestions, and delivers exceptional legal work product. Protégé is built on the foundation of world-class LexisNexis® security, compliance, and privacy safeguards. You’ll continue to work confidently knowing that your data will be used by Protégé only as you direct it.

You continue to have access to Lexis+ Research, Practical Guidance and other products and tools that are part of your law school subscription. Like other research tools, Lexis+ AI is an efficient starting point. Users can conversationally interact with the tool, iterate, analyze, and refine.

What content is included?

Lexis+ AI includes federal and state published and unpublished cases, statutes, administrative codes, agency decisions, court rules, constitutions, practical guidance, secondary sources, and legal news, with more to come.

What tasks are included?

The current law school offering includes the same tasks available in the commercial market: Ask a Legal Question, Generate a Draft, Summarize a Case, and Upload Documents.

How to access?

Sign into Lexis+ AI and click “Protégé” at the top of the experience bar on the left, above Legal Research.

Teaching Tools and Resources

Lexis+ AI Law School Integration Guide

Lexis+ AI Research Exercise Bank exercises (included in the Legal Research & Writing Center) authored by LR&W professors on the following topics:

Finding current law
Researching a legal issue
Effective prompting
Term of art interpretation and application
Drafting client emails and letters
Drafting arguments and memos

NEW & Updated Lexis Learn modules on Lexis+ AI provide both introductory and advanced AI research strategies, including prompting guidance.

Win the Interview

Dylan Harris — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:08:00 GMT

Level Up Your Job Search

Make a strong impression by showing you’re prepared, professional, and in-the-know about your interviewers, their firm, and the latest legal developments. Explore these job search tools and tips to set yourself apart from the competition and land the offer.

Get Interview Prep Help Now

2L/3L Resource Center

Dylan Harris — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:08:00 GMT

Take Your Legal Skills to the Next Level with Lexis

As a 2L or 3L, you’ve already mastered the basics. Now it’s time to refine your skills and get practice-ready. Lexis offers curated tools and guidance designed to help upper-level students excel in advanced coursework, internships, clinics, and beyond.

Whether you’re drafting motions, preparing for mock trial, or researching for law review, these resources give you the edge you need to stand out in class and in practice.

Visit the 2L/3L Practice Center for curated tools, course-specific resources, and real-world guidance that bridge the gap between law school and legal practice.
Explore the Law Review & Journal Practice Center to get ready for publication. From choosing the right topic to perfecting your final proof, get expert guidance to meet the highest publication standards and transform your legal research into publishable work.

Using these resources now means you’ll walk into internships, externships, and your first legal job with confidence, knowing how to find answers quickly, draft with precision, and deliver work that reflects the skills of a practice-ready attorney.

1L Resource Center

Dylan Harris — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:12:00 GMT

Build the Foundation for 1L Success with Lexis

Explore a curated suite of tools and guides from Lexis, designed specifically for first-year law students. Whether you're diving into case briefs, outlining for finals, or mastering legal research techniques, these resources give you the confidence and clarity to tackle every classroom challenge head-on.

Visit our Be Prepared for Law School page to watch quick, practical videos that remove the uncertainty of day one. You’ll walk into class confident, ready, and already a step ahead.

Then check out the LexisNexis 1L Practice Center that gives you curated tools, class resources, and practical guidance so you can master your courses, sharpen your research skills, and prepare for real-world legal practice.

And when it comes to Legal Research and Writing, visit the Brief and Memo Practice Center for extra support and strategies you need to refine your writing, strengthen arguments, and ultimately ace every assignment.

Get Ready for Publication

Dylan Harris — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:54:00 GMT

From Topic Selection to Final Proof

Congratulations on your selection to a Law Review or Journal publication! From choosing the right topic to perfecting your final proof, get expert guidance to meet the highest publication standards and transform your legal research into publishable work.

Should you write a note or comment?

The first step in selecting a topic is determining what type of article you want to write. This video will help you understand the difference between a note and a comment to guide your topic selection.

Select a Note Topic

Find a topic for your note using advanced research techniques on the Lexis+ Research System to find circuit splits, leverage Protégé’s legal AI to discover trending topics, and utilize Practical Guidance to track legal developments.

Select a Comment Topic

This video provides a concise guide on using Lexis+ AI to find the ideal case for your comment by uncovering recently reversed cases and cases of first impression.

Find an Article Topic in the News

Use Lexis+ AI and leverage over 26,000 news sources to discover engaging, thought-provoking topics for your Law Review or Journal article.

Check for Preemption

Ensure your article’s originality and boost your publication potential by conducting a thorough preemption check.

Keep Your Research Current and Organized

Keep your Law Review or Journal article on track by organizing your research and activating Alerts to effortlessly monitor emerging developments on your chosen topic.

Conduct a Cite Check

Learn how to use Lexis+ AI to resolve common cite checking issues, including identifying and fixing incorrect or missing citations.

Cite and Substance Check with Document Analysis

Perform efficient, comprehensive citation and content review using Document Analysis to verify and validate authority, check quotations, and generate citations for unattributed statements.

Practice Area Research

Dylan Harris — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:40:00 GMT

Master Practice Area Research

Ever wonder how lawyers figure out tough legal questions? With Lexis+®, you can practice the same research skills attorneys use every day. This page will point you to resources that make it easier to explore different practice areas, find answers faster, and build confidence as you prepare for class, internships, and beyond.

Watch practice area videos, covering topics from Bankruptcy and Mergers & Acquisitions to Labor & Employment and Tax, to see how attorneys in different specialties tackle issues and find answers.

Elevate your research experience further with Lexis® Practice Centers. Covering a wide range of jurisdictions and practice areas, the Practice Centers curate top sources, tools, and editorially enhanced content in a clear, easy-to-use interface, helping you go deeper and work smarter when researching specific areas of law.

Law School Practice Centers

Dylan Harris — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:18:00 GMT

Covering a variety of jurisdictions, practice areas and industries, the Lexis Practice Centers are a one-stop shop for curated content and tools in a logical, easy-to-use interface. This includes access to key sources and information needed for specific law school classes, such as Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Torts, Evidence and more.

Civil Procedure

Contracts

Constitutional Law

Corporations/Business Organizations

Criminal Law

Criminal Procedure/Investigation

Evidence

Law Review & Journal Practice Center

Legal Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Quick Access to Federal Rules

Dylan Harris — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 17:59:00 GMT

Skip the heavy casebooks - keep the U.S. Constitution, FRE, and FRCP just a click away. No more hauling around back-breaking volumes or busted backpack straps - get the rules you need instantly, wherever you are. Bookmark this page and keep the essentials at your fingertips, perfect for Civ Pro, Evidence, or settling those “who’s right” debates with your friends. Stay prepared in class, during research, or even in late-night study sessions.

U.S. Constitution:

Download Free PDF

Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE):

Download Free PDF

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP):

Download Free PDF

Interactive Citation Workstation (ICW) and Interactive Citation Workbook

Ed vanderbush — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:15:00 GMT

Help your students learn how to cite authority correctly in an interactive and engaging way with the Lexis® Interactive Citation Workstation (ICW).

New ICW has a modern and easy to use interface and is accessible to faculty and students within Lexis+. Enhancements include:

Streamlined course setup with ability to divide students into class sections or add multiple sections.
Quickly assign and reset exercises, track student progress and download reports.
Students can track progress, receive clear feedback, and request resets.
Meets accessibility requirements and optimized for mobile access.

*Updated online exercises will be available mid-July