A freshly updated guide to resources for student summer employment is now online, courtesy of the W&L Law Library.
The guide is based on the Spring Into Summer Success with W&L Law Library and OCS program held at W&L Law between March 17 and April 3, 2025. It includes guidance and resources for conducting smart and efficient legal research and making the most of the summer work experience. Information is relevant for any legal workplace, such as private firms, public interest organizations, judicial internships, or government agencies.
Content includes:
- Summer Work Tips with the Rachford Fellows and Burks Scholars
- LexisNexis and Legal News
- Westlaw and Multi-Jurisdictional Research
- Bloomberg Law and Zotero for Citation Management
- Insider’s Guide to Federal Court Libraries and Legal Research
- Summer Access to Online Resources
Streaming video recordings of the in-person sessions are included where available.
You are welcome to reach out to the W&L Law Library (lawref@wlu.edu) and Office of Career Strategy (lawcareer@wlu.edu), both while preparing for your job now and during the summer. We are glad to help and will do our best to get you the information or advice you need!