As we wind down to the end of the semester, you might be working on writing a brief in your legal writing, legal research, or writing intensive class. Writing briefs can be tricky and overwhelming, so we’ve collected a series of digital and physical UNC Law Library resources that provide style and formatting tips, checklists, …
If you’re looking to locate a primary law source — statutes, regulations, court records, etc. — in the library, you may wind up searching in the UNC libraries catalog. If you’ve done this in the past, you know it can be tricky to find the right resource. We’ve put together an instructional video with a …
When you’re writing a law review comment or note, one essential part of the process is keeping aware of developments in your topic area. You’ll want to know about any game-changing news or legal developments so that your work isn’t outdated on arrival. Luckily, there are ways to automate current awareness. This post will cover …
If you’re about to begin—or have already begun—an externship or clerkship with a judge, you might be nervous about tackling new writing assignments like bench memos and appellate opinions. But fear not: there are a lot of resources out there to help you prepare. This post has collected a variety of articles and books about …
You may have heard of Presidential Libraries. Maybe your home state had one, or you visited one on a field trip. But what exactly are they, and who runs them? Presidential Libraries are privately constructed archives and museums that hold records and memorabilia of the former Presidents for researchers and the public. They also create …
As the Biden administration begins—and the news fills with a flurry of presidential activities—now is a great time to brush-up on authoritative sources for presidential documents and materials. Presidential materials include executive orders, proclamations, memorandum, directives, signing statements, and assorted other documents like speeches and announcements. There are four authoritative government resources publishing these documents: …
As you may have heard a thing-or-two about, we’re in the middle of a Supreme Court nomination. In the debate surrounding Amy Coney Barrett, there has been a ton of discussion on how much of an originalist she is. So — what exactly is an originalist? The answer is complicated. However, if you’d like to …
In classes, conferences, and the pages of law reviews, experts break down recent developments of the law. This is especially true for the United States Supreme Court. Their decisions have sweeping effects, and no matter your interest area: it’s a good idea to keep yourself informed. Not only are the Court’s opinions themselves important, but …
