Before You Go
Things to do before your first day:
- Find a research guide for your state.
- Review the resources for your state in Lexis+, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law, especially for practice materials.
- Review your state's code and court rules.
- Learn the leading treatise(s) for your area of law.
- Review Bloomberg News to find newsletters in your area of law (such as antitrust).
- Check for a D'Angelo research guide on your area of law
- Find out if there are other subject-specific resources, e.g., VitalLawfor tax law.
- Familiarize yourself with free and low-cost legal research resources.
- Familiarize yourself with non-Lexis and Westlaw databases available through the University of Chicago Library.
- Use Practical Law (on Westlaw) to get helpful background on a variety of areas of law, including Antitrust, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Corporate and M&A, Intellectual Property & Technology, and Litigation.
- Familiarize yourself with the transactional tools available in Bloomberg Law (e.g., Precedent Documents and Clauses).
- Schedule a research consultation with a law librarian.
General Information
With the exception of some restrictions on Westlaw usage, you will have access to all other Library databases over the summer. Access to electronic resources from off-campus requires authentication through IT Services' proxy server. Links on the Library web site are configured to do this automatically. You will be prompted to login using your CNetID and password.
- D'Angelo Law Library StaffYes, we do work in the summer! 9-5 weekdays, reference librarians are available to answer your questions. Call 773-702-9631 or use Ask-a-Law Librarian.
Books of Interest
Cracking the Code: Unlocking the Potential of Future Leaders in the Legal Profession by Call Number: XXKF297.F74 2010, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2010
The Creative Lawyer: A Practical Guide to Authentic Professional Satisfaction, 2nd ed. by Call Number: XXKF300.Z9M45 2014, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2014
Excellence in the Workplace: Legal & Life Skills in a Nutshell by Call Number: XXKF297.Z9 K38 2007, D'Angelo Law Reserve RoomPublication Date: 2007- From Lemons to Lemonade in the New Legal Job Market: Winning Job Search Strategies for Entry-Level Attorneys byCall Number: XXKF297.H437 2012, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2012
Law & Reorder: Legal Industry Solutions for Restructure, Retention, Promotion & Work/Life Balance by Call Number: XXKF315.H46 2010, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2010
The Lawyer's Guide to Job Security: How to Keep Your Job--and Make the Most of It--in Good Times and Bad by Call Number: XXKF300.H468 2010, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2010
Managing Your Legal Career: Best Practices for Creating the Career You Want by Call Number: XXKF297.H45 2010, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2010
Practical Lawyering: The Skills You Did Not Learn in Law School by Call Number: XXKF300.G64 2009, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2009
The Young Litigator: Tips on Rainmaking, Writing and Trial Practice by Call Number: XXKF297.Y678 2011, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2011
Your First Year as a Lawyer Revealed: Secrets, Opportunities, and Success! by Call Number: XXKF297.F873 2010, D'Angelo Law, BookstacksPublication Date: 2010
