Welcome, 1Ls!: Study Aids & Exams

One method of preparing for law school exams is to consult previously administered exams. When provided by faculty, the Law Library digitizes them and places them on E-Reserves. This is our complete collection of previous exams. 

Law school study aids are supplemental materials that help students learn & understand legal concepts, cases, & rules. They provide alternative explanations & summaries of the material covered in class & can be helpful for navigating the information presented. Print versions of many study aids are available in the Reserves, & the Law Library provides access to online packages that contain digital study aids, some of which are multi-media.

Aspen Learning Library

• e-Book versions of study aids such as Glannon Guides, Emanuel Outlines, Examples & Explanations, etc.; plus video & audio study aids.
• For access:
  1. Go to https://ebooks.aspenlaw.com
  2. To bookmark, take notes, & highlight, follow these steps to create an account:
     • Click on "Register" (underneath "Don't have a personal account?")
     • Enter the required information, using your @vandals.uidaho.edu e-mail address
     • Click "Create My Account"

LexisNexis Digital Library and Study Aids

• e-Book versions of study aids such as the Mastering Series, Questions & Answers, and Understanding Series.
• For access:
  1. Go to https://lexisdl.com/library/uidaho
  2. To download, make annotations, or tag materials, follow these steps to create an account:
     • Click "Sign In"
     • Follow the prompts, using your @vandals.uidaho.edu e-mail address

West Academic Study Aids

• e-Book versions of study aids such as Black Letter Outlines, Nutshells, Concise Hornbooks, etc.; plus practice questions, audio lectures, etc.
• For access:
  1. Go to https://subscription.westacademic.com/
  2. To take notes, highlight, save favorites, & see recently viewed materials, follow these steps to create an account:
     • Click "Sign in" in the upper right hand corner, then select "Create an Account"
     • Follow the prompts, using your @vandals.uidaho.edu e-mail address

Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI)

• Interactive tutorials & e-Books on many legal subjects.
• For access:
  1. Contact the library to pick up your registration code
  2. Create an account at cali.org/user/register, using your @vandals.uidaho.edu e-mail address