Muse Law Library Blog at Richmond School of Law
Legal research is a cornerstone of every law student’s practice-oriented education, but there’s no single “right” way to do it. Mastery comes through trial and error, as each student develops their own shortcuts, preferences, and strategies. Still, there’s real value
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All things change, even the equally beloved and reviled Bluebook. If you’re still clutching your 21st edition of The Bluebook, now’s the time grab the brand new 22nd edition before the fall semester starts. While some Bluebook editions feature minor
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Graduation from law school doesn’t mean that you lose all access to the resources you’ve grown to depend upon for the last three years. Some resources will be available for a few months and some for the rest of your life! This post explains access details for UR resources.
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This is a question we hear often—and like any good law school answer, the response is: it depends. First, consider why you’re conducting research. If your research is academic in nature—whether you’re writing a journal article, assisting a professor, completing
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The RECAP Project is a system for crowd-sourced sharing of court docket filing. A new service “Pray and Pay” provides new request options.
Read moreIn a world of dogs, cats, birds, or Greek warriors, we are the Spiders. How did that happen?
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Legal research is at the heart of every law student’s journey, but have you ever wondered how your classmates approach it? Whether sifting through case law, bluebooking citations, or navigating legal databases, research is a skill that takes time and
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Is your 1L Legal Research class starting to feel like a distant memory? Are you concerned that your research skills might not be up to par for your upcoming summer placement? If so, the Law Library has just the solution
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During your summer placements, you may be assigned research tasks that go beyond what was covered in your foundational Legal Research class. Don’t worry—the Library has got you covered. Starting Monday, March 24th, when all 1Ls and 2Ls log in
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A new guide providing updates and summaries of Executive Orders and related litigation and policy developments.
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