Summer is upon us! Whether you are preparing for a summer internship or post-graduate plans, there are online resources available to you. Here’s what you need to know about access to Bloomberg Law, Lexis, Westlaw and library databases. Need a dose of research help? Research & Instruction librarians are available throughout the summer to assist with job or internship questions!
Westlaw
Returning Students
You may use your Westlaw account through the summer for noncommercial research, such as law school activities, research assistant assignments, work for a nonprofit, or in an unpaid internship.
Graduates
Graduates can register for Westlaw’s Graduate Elite Program, which provides for six months of access after graduation. Graduates also have access to the Knowledge Center eLearnings and tutorials for 18 months after graduation.
In order to extend access you will need to opt into GRAD ELITE by logging into www.lawschool.tr.com. Use the drop-down menu by your name to go to GRAD ELITE Status or go directly to https://lawschool.westlaw.com/authentication/gradelite.
Lexis
Returning Students
Lexis access continues through the summer with no restrictions on time or usage.
Graduates
You will have access to Lexis until December 31, 2023 with no registration required, or restrictions. Use the same Lexis account log on credentials you used in law school. If you are working for a nonprofit organization, you may be able to extend your access even longer through the ASPIRE Program.
Bloomberg Law
Returning Students
Bloomberg access continues through the summer, this access is automatic (no registration required) and is unlimited and unrestricted.
Graduates
2023 graduates have continuous access for six months following graduation, through November 30, 2023. This access is automatic (no registration required) and is unlimited and unrestricted (if students register for Bloomberg Law access before graduation). For any questions on using Bloomberg Law, students and graduates continue to have free access to our 24/7 Help Desk at (888) 560-2529 or help@bloomberglaw.com.
Other Library Databases
Returning Students
Returning students have full access to all of our databases, such as Hein and Proquest throughout the summer.
Graduates
Alumni are always welcome to use the library and seek research help from the reference librarians. If you stay in the area as you begin your legal careers, remember that the majority of our electronic resources can be accessed by any patron from within the library, including Westlaw. We look forward to see you back in the library!