It’s easy for a research class to become too abstract. Among the swirl of resource types, database demos, and automated tools, individuals who have played major roles in the content we teach can be overshadowed. Working in colorful stories of the trials and tribulations of historical figures can help bring a change of pace, some …
New Book: The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told
Keith Richotte, The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told: Native America, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution (2025). The library has just added The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told: Native America, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution to our collection, and it is a terrific read on Native American history and law generally as …
Using the ICLR Online to Find UK Case Law
Last week, I found myself trying to track down an older UK case in a citable form. Today’s post will cover an easy, free way of snagging an official PDF via the ICLR Online. The UK has a storied history of case law reporting. Originally, it was a completely privatized affair, and different court reporters …
Judicial Guidance on the Use of GenAI in Court
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools become increasingly integrated into legal research and writing, courts and judges across the country have responded. A growing number of judges have issued standing orders and other guidance addressing whether, and how, GenAI may be used in filings, raising important questions about accuracy, disclosure, and professional responsibility. There are …
Researching Hockey and the Law
We’ve noticed more hockey discussions than usual around UNC lately. While our neighbors to the north have always been passionate about the sport, something has sparked an unusual surge of hockey enthusiasm on campus. If you’re part of this growing interest in the sport or caught up in the Winter Olympics, you might be surprised …
Check Out These New Resources for Early Career Lawyers!
Bloomberg Law has a new Early Career Resources page that can provide you with support as you begin your first legal job! This new collection features articles, Practical Guidance, and reference materials that that can help you complete common tasks, brush up on the law, interact with others, and preserve your well-being as you transition …
New Books from UNC Law Faculty
The UNC Law Library is excited to announce that we have three new books from our faculty, all of which are available at the library! Aaron Kirschenfeld Aaron Kirschenfeld and his coauthor, Kent Olson, released their new book, Principles of Legal Research, Fourth Edition in June 2025. This hornbook guides students and other legal researchers …
New Book: Land Is Kin
Dana Lloyd, Land Is Kin: Sovereignty, Religious Freedom, and Indigenous Sacred Sites (2024). The library has just added Land Is Kin by Dana Lloyd to our collection, and it’s a great read for anyone interested in Indigenous rights, environmental justice, or how U.S. law shapes our relationship to the land. In Land Is Kin, Lloyd …
From Westlaw to Westlaw Advantage: How the Names Tell the Story of Westlaw’s Evolution
With the coming arrival of Westlaw Advantage for students, Westlaw promises “the combined power of agentic AI and industry-leading content.” Beyond the promised changes to the underlying technology, the launch adds yet another name to Westlaw’s long line of rebrands with each one marking how the company has tried to define the future of legal …
Beyond Big Law: The Importance of AI Skills for All Law Students
When law students are introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the law school setting, it is often done with a focus on expensive legal-specific tools like Westlaw’s CoCounsel or Lexis’ Protege. In practice, these tools are typically only affordable for large law firms, leaving many public interest-focused law students feeling like it’s not useful …