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
You can use Thomson Reuters products, including Westlaw and Practical Law, for 6-months after graduation. Your “Grad Elite” access gives you 60-hours of usage per month to gain understanding and build confidence in your research skills. While you cannot use it in situations where you are billing a client, Thomson Reuters encourages you to use these tools to build your knowledge of the law and prepare for your bar exam.
YOU MUST OPT IN TO GRAD ELITE Access:
1) Go to www.lawschool.tr.com; Log in; Use the drop-down menu by your name to go to Grad Elite Status
2) Or Click on this link: https://lawschool.westlaw.com/authentication/gradelite
Lexis
Returning Students
Lexis access continues through the summer with no restrictions on time or usage.
Graduates
After graduation, you will have access to Lexis until December 31, 2024 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
2024 graduates have continuous access for six months following graduation, through November 30, 2024. 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!