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:
The Law Library is providing all 1Ls with a free copy of the 21st edition of the BlueBook!
These were distributed through the Office of Student Life in the first week of on-site instruction.
Other Useful Guides and Links:
Access to the law library is controlled by your CUA I.D. Hold your I.D. to the card scanner to the right of the law library doors to enter.
Westlaw/TWEN: A registration code for Westlaw/TWEN was included in an email sent out to all 1Ls during orientation week. 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+: A site code for Lexis+ was included in an email sent out to all 1Ls during orientation week. The Lexis+ site code is also available on the Law Library TWEN site. Once you have created your own account you will be able to access the Lexis+ legal research database.
Bloomberg Law: A registration code for Bloomberg Law was included in an email sent out to all 1Ls during orientation week. 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 did not receive an email containing your Westlaw/TWEN, Lexis+ or Bloomberg Law information during orientation week please contact the Reference Department at csl-ref@cua.edu.