This guide is designed to help new students succeed in their first year of law school. It contains information about library resources & services including study guides, books, and online resources to help students prepare for class.
The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction provides more than 600 interactive computer-based tutorials to assist students in understanding a wide range of legal subjects.
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Bridging the Gap Between College and Law School by 
Acing your first year of law school : the ten steps to success you won't learn in class by 
Law school without fear : strategies for success by 
Law school labyrinth : a guide to making the most of your legal education by 
Hard-nosed advice from a cranky law professor : how to succeed in law school by 
What every law student really needs to know : an introduction to the study of law by 
Expert learning for law students by 
Law school success in a nutshell : a guide to studying law and taking law school exams by Need more help? Reference librarians are available to meet with students in one-on-one sessions (or in small groups) to discuss research strategies, recommend relevant resources or review specific topics of legal research.
Contact law-library@uic.edu with the subject you're researching and when you would like to meet. A librarian will get back to you to set up an appointment. You can also schedule an appointment on the library homepage by clicking "Schedule an Online Research Appointment." We ask that you request your appointment at least 2 days in advance, but remember that you can always stop by the reference desk for immediate help with a quick research question.