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 For assistance with legal research questions, research strategies, print research, or legal databases questions, contact the UIC Law reference librarians via law-library@uic.edu or "Make an Appointment" via the online scheduler. Please book your appointment 48 business hours in advance. Alternatively, you can stop by the reference desk for immediate help with a quick research question.