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Summer Research Resources

Lexis, Westlaw & Bloomberg Law Access

Lexis+

Summer: Students will automatically have free unlimited use of their law school Lexis+ ID this summer. This includes workplace-related research, although students should check with their employer. Many firms prefer summer associates use a firm-issued Lexis ID. No registration is required for summer access; students sign in as usual.

Graduates: Spring graduates will be able to continue using their law school Lexis+ ID through December 31, 2021. No registration is required. Graduates can sign into Lexis+ as usual. You will have access to the same legal and news content enjoyed in law school, excluding public records.

Westlaw Edge

Summer: Students can use Thomson Reuters products, including Westlaw Edge and Practical Law, over the summer for non-commercial research. You cannot use them in situations where you are billing a client. Examples of permissible uses for your academic password include the following:

  • Summer course work
  • Research assistant assignments
  • Law review or journal research
  • Moot court research
  • Clinical work
  • Externships

 

Students do not have to do anything to gain access to these tools over the summer.

Graduates: Students have access to Thomson Reuters products, including Westlaw Edge and Practical Law, for eighteen months after graduation. Your “Grad Elite” access gives you 60-hours of usage on these products per month to gain understanding and build confidence in your research skills. While you cannot use it in situations where you are billing a client, Thomson Reuters encourages you to use these tools to build your knowledge of the law and prepare for your bar exam. Extend access by logging into: http://www.lawschool.tr.com or clicking on this link: https://lawschool.westlaw.com/authentication/gradelite.

Bloomberg Law

Summer: Students may use Bloomberg Law in any capacity they choose during summer (academic, work, research).

Graduates: Spring graduates have access to Bloomberg Law for 6 months after graduation. There are no out of plan or search limitations.