Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. It’s a time to recognize Hispanic achievements and contributions, celebrate diversity, and educate others about what it means to be Latino. With Hispanics forming the second-largest ethnic group in the U.S. and making up 20% of its population, their role in the development of our …
The Human Stories of Advanced Legal Research, Part 2
Welcome to the latest installment of our series exploring the fascinating people and stories behind legal research. In Part 1, we covered George Boole, the man behind the name “Boolean search”; Simon Greenleaf, the man first credited with creating a citator; and John B. West, the founder of the influential West Publishing Company. Today, we’re …
Seven Resources for Writing Better Generative AI Prompts in Legal Settings
Generative AI tools can help with brainstorming, summarizing, drafting, and initial research. However, the quality of the output depends largely on the quality of the prompt. For law students and legal professionals, learning how to communicate effectively with AI systems is becoming an important research and practice skill. The resources below offer practical guidance, examples, …
G20 has Left Town – but AI Conversations are Here to Stay
Chapel Hill has gathered some global attention this week between UNC’s victory over TCU in Dublin for the Aer Lingus Football Classic and Chapel Hill’s hosting of the G20 Innovation Ministerial. The G20 event, which took place over September second and third, featured representatives from the world’s leading economies as well as leaders from the …
New Book: Regulating Conception
Myrisha S. Lewis, Regulating Conception: Science, Politics, and Reproductive Genetic Innovation (2026). The library has recently added Regulating Conception: Science, Politics, and Reproductive Genetic Innovation to our collection. As part of our commitment to supporting the teaching and research needs of the law school community, we continue to expand our collection with books that explore …
PACER Alternatives and Cost Cutting Strategies in Anticipation of Fee Increases
PACER fees are increasing! The Federal Judiciary has approved temporary fee increases for Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) from 10 cents to 12 cents effective January 1st, 2027, for a period of five years. This price increase has been introduced to offset some of the costs of the judiciary’s plans to modernize Case …
Handling Hallucinations: A Reflection on the Last Three Years
Lawyers and pro se litigants are citing fake cases, fabricated quotes, and other misrepresentations of law through the misuse of generative AI tools. What do legal databases do about the problem?
Coming Soon – Protégé Ask: Survey of Laws and Regulations
Lexis+ has announced a new Protégé Ask feature: Survey of Laws and Regulations which was only available to faculty as of March 2026. When a user enters a prompt that includes phrases such as “50-state survey,” “Which states,” “What states,” or “State survey,” Protégé suggests any necessary refinements then returns an interactive table with expandable …
The Human Stories of Advanced Legal Research, Part 1
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 …