Schoenecker Law Library
651-962-4900
1000 LaSalle Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Reference Librarians
lawreference@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-4902
Reference Hours
Circulation/ILL
lawcirc@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-4900
Library Hours
Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law passwords are handed out during 1L orientation. Please see a librarian if you have a question.
CALI registration codes may be obtained at the library service desk.
1) Search for legal definitions using Black's Law Dictionary
2) Start outlining your classes with Westlaw’s 1L Outline Shells
Topics Include: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, and Torts
3) Review How to Brief a Case
4) Use the West Headnotes and the summary of the case to help you prepare for class.
1) Search for legal definitions using Ballentine’s Law Dictionary
2) Get started outlining with Lexis’ Free Bar-Bri Outlines
Topics Include: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Property, and Tort
3) Print cases, statutes, law reviews, etc from Lexis for ***FREE***
4) Use the Lexis Headnotes and the case summary to help you prepare for class
1) Learn about The Importance of First Semester Grades
2) Learn How to Use Study Guides
3) Learn How to Deal with Stress
4) Learn How to Pick Your Study Group
5) Learn How to Read in Law School
6) Lean How to Manage Your Time
1) Complete FREE tutorials for all your 1L classes.
*** These are great at helping you prepare for midterms and finals!***
Topics Include: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Legal Concepts and Skills, Legal Writing, Property Law, Torts, Games, and more!
2) View FREE eBooks
Topics Include: Federal Rules (Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, etc.), Property, Contracts, Law School Materials for Success, Introduction to Basic Legal Citation