Library Resources for LLM and PhD Students Gallagher Law Library September 19, 2011

Goals Familiarize you with our library’s resources Register your Lexis and Westlaw passwords Practice retrieving documents with known citation from Lexis and Westlaw

Today you will receive Westlaw password sheet Lexis ID card Handout describing the library’s online resources Handout about BNA – many subject-specific databases Handout about RIA Checkpoint (tax) – Primary tax law and commentary

University of Washington Gallagher Law Library Website Start Here!

East Asian Law Department See EALD main page: East Asian Online Legal Databases: st.htm Contact Rob Britt, Japanese Legal Specialist, for help: –

Our Online Resources Access is often restricted to UW students “UW Restricted” – Some require your UW NetID If not at school, sign in for off-campus access – Some require special passwords: See the blue online resources paper See your Lexis ID card See your Westlaw password sheet

Need help? Ask a Reference Librarian! Visit the Reference Office Call # or Click here:

Register your Passwords and IDs LexisNexis Westlaw

Register your LexisNexis code

Enter 7-Digit Activation Code and click Next

Enter Required Information Graduation Information: LLM Program is 1 year, Term is Summer, year is 2012

Create Your Own ID and Password

Lexis Password Requirements Usernames: 8-25 characters; at least 1 letter Combination of numbers and letters, or _ or – NO: spaces, use of name “Lexis” Can include name of the user, but must add additional characters Passwords: 8-50 characters Must include one number and 1 letter Symbols _ or – NO: spaces, use of name “Lexis,” offensive or common words, or Lexis activation code number Cannot be first or last name or combination of the two

Registration Confirmation

Lexis Training Classes Go to the My School tab on the Lexis homepage Look for upcoming training classes Contact Aaron Meyers for help.Aaron Meyers

Register your Westlaw Password Click on Register Password

Register as a First Time Student

Enter Your Address Your address will be linked to any TWEN courses you might have, so use a reliable address.

Enter Your Westlaw Password Your password is listed on the sheet.

Pick your Username & Password Notice the security instructions – Keep your username and password in a safe place

Westlaw OnePass Requirements Usernames and Passwords: Must be between eight and 16 characters in length and can be composed of any combination of letters, numerals, or characters

Enter Your Contact Information Your phone number will be used when you call Westlaw for support. Be sure to remember it.

Select Your Year, Graduation Date, & Review the Terms of Service Agreement If you ever need to change your graduation date, notify your Westlaw Account Manager

Westlaw Training Classes Go to the Home page and look for the Training link. Look for upcoming training classes during first weeks of class. Contact Zach Gose if you need help.Zach Gose

General Case Citation Format Party 1 v. Party 2, Volume Number, Reporter Name, Page Number Year of Decision U.S. Oil & Ref. Co. v. Dep’t of Ecology, 96 Wash.2d 85, P.2d 1329 (parallel cite) (1981).

Understanding Legal Citations Use The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, 19th ed. (KF245.U in Reference Area) Subscribe to legalbluebook.com ($) Visit a free website: Introduction to Basic Legal Citation (

Find a Case Online Lexis – Go to Get a Document – Enter 633 P.2d 1329 or 96 Wash.2d 85 to find: U.S. Oil & Ref. Co. v. Dep’t of Ecology, 96 Wash.2d 85, 633 P.2d 1329 (1981).

Find an article online Westlaw: Westlaw – Go to Westlaw link – Find By Citation – Enter 26 Cap. U.L. Rev. 701 to find: Mark B. Greenlee, Kramer v. Java World: Images, Issues, and Idols in the Debate Over Tort Reform, 26 Cap. U.L. Rev. 701 (1997).

Some articles are NOT on Lexis or Westlaw Use the ejournals list Look on our Database listDatabase – Use HeinOnline (excellent source for old articles)HeinOnline – Use the Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals – Use LegalTrac – Or Use our library’s catalog and find it in printcatalog

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