Law Library Access for December 2024 Graduates:
Law Library and University Libraries Access for Pre-December 2024 Graduates:
Our Reference librarians welcome the opportunity to assist you with quick reference and research-related questions. We're also veterans of the bar exam ourselves. Remember we're here to help!
Phone: 612-625-4309 Email: law-ref@umn.edu
Regular Spring Semester Reference Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Bloomberg Law
December 2024 Graduates have continued access for six months (through June 30, 2025). This access is automatic (no registration required) and is unlimited and unrestricted. If you have any questions, please contact the Bloomberg Law Help Desk or our Bloomberg Law Client Service Partner, Colin Caleb, at ccaleb@bloombergindustry.
Lexis+
Learn about important dates, deadlines, and graduate resources in the Q&A below.
Q: When will my Lexis access end?
A: Recent graduates automatically receive 6 months of Lexis access post-graduation. Nothing additional is required on your end, simply continue using your Lexis account as you always have and enjoy access through June 30, 2025. Please note that by Feb. 1, 2025, your Law School Home Page will update to our graduate portal. This new homepage will provide helpful information for your career and bar exam prep. From the graduate homepage, you can select a graduation gift from LexisNexis. Choices include one of the following: LexisNexis eBook, online subscription for Practical Guidance, Intelligize, Lexis for Microsoft Office, or Law360.
Q: When will my Rewards points expire?
A: Please make sure to spend or donate your points by Jan. 31, 2025! Log on to www.lexisnexis.com/
Q: What bar prep resources are available free from Lexis?
A: You can access the free BARBRI outlines to help you prepare for the bar exam.
If you have any questions, you may contact our Lexis Academic Account Representative, Sarah Bigler at sarah.bigler@lexisnexis.com
Westlaw Precision
December 2024 Graduates have access to Westlaw Precision, Practical Law, Practical Law Connect, Drafting Assistant and Doc & Form Builder for 18 months after graduation. Your “Grad Elite” access gives you 60-hours of usage on these products per month to meet any research needs.
To extend access logon at: lawschool.westlaw.com.
Questions? Contact our Thomson Reuters Academic Account Manager, Peter Lippmann.