Law Library

Homecoming Event!

Come learn about the Law School's extensive collection of artwork featuring Cleveland and Cleveland artists. Tour of the Law Building lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, followed by a wine and cheese reception in the Atrium. Event is open to everyone.

Sponsored by the Law Alumni Relations Department

Dean Lee Fisher presents his State of the Law School address.

Schedule of Events:

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.: OCP will sponsor a breakfast for students interested in business law/corporate law in LB 60. Mr. Smolik will speak to students about DHL and their new externship program. Invitation only by the Office of Career Planning.

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. :  Presentation to faculty and staff in the Moot Court Room.

Noon - 1:00 p.m. : Lunch with students in the Learning Commons. All students are welcome to attend.

If you plan to be working this summer, this is a must see Seminar! Legal practitioners will discuss research projects done by clerks and new associates - how projects are assigned, typical projects, and type of feedback to expect.

Pizza and beverages will be provided.

This 60-minute Seminar will earn you 25 points. When you earn 100 points, you are awarded a Law Library Legal Research Letter of Recognition. Earn a Letter of Recognition in the 2016-2017 academic year, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Seminar points carry over semester to semester until you graduate, and you can earn multiple Letters of Recognition.

Legal Research Seminar, presented by the Law Library. For C|M|LAW students, including our MLS and LLM students.

This 60-minute Seminar will earn you 25 points. When you earn 100 points, you are awarded a Law Library Legal Research Letter of Recognition. Earn a Letter of Recognition in the 2016-2017 academic year, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Seminar points carry over semester to semester until you graduate, and you can earn multiple Letters of Recognition.

Legal Research Seminar, presented by the Law Library. For C|M|LAW students, including our MLS and LLM students.

This 30-minute Seminar will earn you 12.5 points. When you earn 100 points, you are awarded a Law Library Legal Research Letter of Recognition. Earn a Letter of Recognition in the 2016-2017 academic year, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Seminar points carry over semester to semester until you graduate, and you can earn multiple Letters of Recognition.

Fastcase is an alternative legal research system to Bloomberg Law, Lexis Advance & Westlaw. It's used by over 500,000 lawyers, and is a Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association membership benefit.

Legal Research Seminar, presented by the Law Library for C|M|LAW students, including our MLS and LLM students. This 30-minute Seminar will earn you 12.5 points. When you earn 100 points, you are awarded a Law Library Legal Research Letter of Recognition. Earn a Letter of Recognition in the 2016-2017 academic year, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Seminar points carry over semester to semester until you graduate, and you can earn multiple Letters of Recognition.

Ravel has partnered with Harvard Law School to digitize all of Harvard’s American caselaw collection. Ravel currently includes the US Code, as well as all US Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court, Federal District Court, and 1950-present State court cases. Ravel also has some interesting case maps, as well as case and judge analytics. Ravel’s “Open” basic account is free, and law students can get free educational fuller accounts.

Legal Research Seminar presented by the Law Library for C|M|LAW students, including our MLS and LLM students. This 30-minute Seminar will earn you 12.5 points. When you earn 100 points, you are awarded a Law Library Legal Research Letter of Recognition. Earn a Letter of Recognition in the 2016-2017 academic year, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Seminar points carry over semester to semester until you graduate, and you can earn multiple Letters of Recognition.

Legal Research Seminar, presented by the Law Library. For C|M|LAW students, including our MLS and LLM students.

This 60-minute Seminar will earn you 25 points. When you earn 100 points, you are awarded a Law Library Legal Research Letter of Recognition. Earn a Letter of Recognition in the 2016-2017 academic year, and you will be entered into a drawing for a $150 Amazon gift card. Seminar points carry over semester to semester until you graduate, and you can earn multiple Letters of Recognition.