Training

Ready for Publication: 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 ...

Practice Area Research

Learn how attorneys use Lexis+® to problem solve practice area issues. Eight videos introduce you to the sources and tools attorneys use in a variety of practice areas: Labor & Employment , Litigation , Tax , Intellectual Property , Mergers & Acquisitions , Bankruptcy , Data Security & Privacy and Banking & Finance. Labor & Employment Research Labor & Employment Research Tip Sheet Litigation ...

Key Secondary Sources by Practice Area

Lexis+™ provides faculty, students and practitioners exclusive access to leading practice area resources, such as Matthew Bender® treatises and Practice Centers. Matthew Bender court cited treatises are authoritative, comprehensive, key resources that can help you research more effectively in a practice area. Matthew Bender treatises provide expertise and help students build confidence in their practice area ...

Class & Exam Prep

Free Themis Outlines from LexisNexis

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 ...

Go Deeper with Lexis Practice Centers

To succeed in law school, you need to have a deep understanding of the subjects taught in your classes. Lexis+ can help with Practice Centers created specifically for the most common law school classes. You will find all the content you need to grow your understanding of the law and research these subjects fully. Use the links below to access the individual law school Practice Centers or find all the Lexis+ Practice ...

Learn Civ. Pro. From The Recognized Expert

Civil Procedure is a law school class like no other. You will learn about jurisdiction which is the power of the court to hear an issue. How to select the proper court for the issue – venue. What you must do to put a case at issue –...

Essential Law School Skill: How To Answer A Professor’s Questions

You want to be ready when you’re cold called by your professor. Not only do you need to have the correct information, you need to know how to answer confidently. Follow the steps outlined in the video below to ensure your answers hit the mark ...

Essential Law School Skill: How To Brief A Case For Class

No skill is more important to a law school student (or a lawyer) than being able to confidently spot legal issues. You’ll learn this skill through the cases you review in your daily classes. The volume of reading you’ll be doing each day...

Career Help

Win the Interview

Show you’re polished and professional with deep knowledge of your interviewers, their organization and legal current events. Use these job search tips and resources to stand out and win the interview. Interview Preparation Help

Legal Resume and Interview Tips from a Top Legal Recruiter

Check out the additional resources to help you win the interview. Make a great impression and stand apart from the crowd with these resume and interview tips. Applying for legal positions? Leverage your strengths, make a great impression, and stan...

Apps & Tools

Law360 and Law360 Pulse Legal News Services

Law360 is a daily current awareness tool for attorneys and business leaders at law firms, corporations, and government agencies. Law360 publishes breaking news and analysis, with a particular focus on high-stakes litigation, legislation, regulation, and corporate transactions across nearly 80 practice areas, industry, and state sections. Law360 Pulse combines Law360's award-winning journalism with powerful data ...