Meet librarian Andrew Christensen in the third floor reading room on Wed. Feb. 15th at 11:15 am for 5 tips on researching Transnational Law in just 5 minutes. Be there for a chance to win prizes!
Category: Spotlight
W&L Law Community Read Event, Wed. Feb. 8
The Law Library at Washington and Lee University will host the third annual W&L Law Community Read event on Wednesday, February 8 from 5 to 6pm in the Millhiser Moot Court Room. A panel of legal practitioners and scholars will discuss the real-life inspirations and context of John Grisham’s best-selling 2014 novel, Gray Mountain. Set in the coal country of western Virginia, the book brings to the fore unique legal issues related to industrial mining and its impact on the environment, human health, business, and other cultural and social aspects of life in rural Appalachia. All members of the W&L community are welcome to attend this free event. Panelists include:
- Mary Cromer, Staff Attorney at the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center and advisor to Mr. Grisham for the novel
- Jill Fraley, Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Law and History at W&L
- Timothy MacDonnell, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Advanced Administrative Litigation Clinic (Black Lung) at W&L
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Reading List
In anticipation of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s visit to Lexington, Virginia the law library assembled a reading list featuring writings by Justice Ginsburg, about Justice Ginsburg, her most notable written opinions, and other documents relevant to her nomination and confirmation to the Supreme Court. The reading list is available here:
5 in 5- Brief Writing Research
The first “5 in 5” program of the spring semester will be on Wednesday, Jan 18th at 11:30 AM. Join Andrew Christensen in the third floor reading room for 5 tips in 5 minutes and for a chance to win!
Soup and Grilled Cheese Study Break
Take a study break on Thursday, December 8th and join the law library staff for soup and grilled cheese! Lunch will begin at 11:30 PM on the third floor of the library. See you then!
Gray Mountain by John Grisham
The title for the this year’s W&L Law Community Read is Gray Mountain by John Grisham! Stop by the law library to pick up your copy and join us on February 8, 2017 for a panel discussion with W&L Law faculty and alumni.
Thanksgiving Break Circulation Desk Hours
The law library circulation desk will be staffed according to the following schedule during Thanksgiving break:
Saturday-Sunday, November 19-20, Closed
Monday-Tuesday, November 21-22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 23, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Thursday-Friday, November 24-25, Closed
Saturday, November 26, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Fall Break Circulation Desk Hours
The law library circulation desk will be staffed during fall break according to the following schedule:
Friday, September 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, October 1-2, Closed
Monday, October 3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4, Regular Schedule Resumes
Downtime for the Law Journal Rankings Project
The Law Journal Rankings Project will be offline for server maintenance on Friday, September 16, 2016 starting at 6:00 AM and last for approximately two hours. Please direct questions to Stephanie Miller at millersc@wlu.edu
West Academic Study Aids Now Available Online
Study aids published by West Academic including the Nutshell Series, the Concise Hornbook Series, Gilbert Law Summaries and flashcards are now available online! Find the link on the law library’s online databases page or go directly there:
Happy studying!