General Research Guides

Federal Legislative History
This guide provides an overview of federal legislative history and information on locating the various documents that are essential in compiling a legislative history.

How To: Research Case Law in Print
The purpose of this guide is to provide a basic overview of researching case law using print resources.

How To: Research Statutes in Print
The purpose of this guide is to provide a basic introduction to researching statutes in print.

iPad Apps for Lawyers
This guides provides a sampling of the most highly recommended apps for law students and lawyers.

Legal Dictionaries and Thesauri
This research guide provides an overview of and introduction to legal dictionaries and thesauri for first-year students.

Legal Encyclopedias
This research guide provides an overview of and introduction to legal encyclopedias for first-year students.

North Carolina Legal Research
This guide provides the most popular resources for conducting legal research in North Carolina.

Start Your Own Law Practice in North Carolina
A selected annotated bibliography of available resources for starting your own law firm. Includes books, websites, legal blogs, government and bar programs and services, and more.

Treatises and Hornbooks Available Online
This guide provides a selective list of treatises and hornbooks that are available to students online through the library’s database subscriptions.

First-Year Student Guides

Preparing for Law School Exams
This guide provides a comprehensive, annotated listing of exam preparation materials. Included in the guide are applicable hornbooks, nutshells, CDs, and links to informative websites.

First-Year Exam Prep 
This research guide provides an annotated listing of exam preparation materials for first-year students. Included in the guide are applicable hornbooks, nutshells, CDs, and links to informative websites.

Bluebook Citation Guides

Citation Guide for Cases

Citation Guide for Constitutions and Statutes

Citation Guide for Encyclopedias, Treatises, and ALRs

Citation Guide for Legal Periodicals

Law School Exam Guides

Preparing for Law School Exams
This guide provides a comprehensive, annotated listing of exam preparation materials. Included in the guide are applicable hornbooks, nutshells, CDs, and links to informative websites.

Resources for Passing the Bar
A selected annotated bibliography of available resources providing advice and tips for passing the bar, along with practice exams and sample answers.