The Judge Kathryn J. DuFour Law Library welcomes our incoming J.D. (classes of 2023 and 2024), M.L.S., LL.M, and transfer students!
The materials on this page will help orient you to the library, its collections, and its services. This guide includes information about getting ready for class, getting online, and getting the most out of the library resources during your first days and weeks in law school. We're here to help so please don't hesitate to ask us if you have any questions!
To see how the Law Library is responding to the COVID-19 crisis and continuing to meet the needs of our students please consult the following guide:
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Access to the law library is controlled by your CUA I.D. Hold your I.D. to the card scanner to the the right of the law library doors to enter.
Westlaw/TWEN: You will be provided with a registration code for Westlaw/TWEN either before or during orientation. Once you have registered your password you will be able to access the Westlaw legal research database. The same password will also provide you access to TWEN (The West Educational Network), the Course Management System or CMS used by your faculty. TWEN is similar to Blackboard and other CMS but is designed specifically for legal education. Your faculty might post reading assignments in advance of the first day of class, so be sure you can access TWEN by the end of orientation week.
Lexis+: You will be provided with a site code for Lexis+ either before or during orientation. Once you have created your own account you will be able to access the Lexis+ legal research database.
Bloomberg Law: You will receive a registration code for Bloomberg Law either before or during orientation. You can also use your CUA email address to create an account using the activation link below. Once you have created an account you will be able to access the Bloomberg Law legal research database.
If you do not receive your Westlaw/TWEN, Lexis+ or Bloomberg Law information during orientation please contact the Reference Department at csl-ref@cua.edu.