To create more space in the Reserves Collection, periodicals have been transferred to the Periodicals collection on the Plaza level (1st floor).
If you cannot locate an item, please ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.
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With exams here, the Law Library reminds you of some useful study aids available through the Library’s website: http://local.law.umn.edu/library/home.html
Treatises, Hornbooks, Nutshells & Study Aids for Law Courses The most recent editions of the books on this list are in the reserve collection, available by request at the circ desk.
Study aids and information, including sample course & bar review exams and study room information.
Research guides and pathfinders
Still not finding the right research tool or study guide? Make sure to stop by the reference desk and ask a reference librarian for help.
Reference Office hours are: M-Th 9 am – 8 pm; F 9 am -5 pm; Sat 11 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm.
As always, please let us know if you have any questions. We’re happy to help you prepare for exams…just let us know how we can help! You can email the reference office at law-ref@umn.edu or send a general inquiry to the library at lawlib@umn.edu.
With exams just around the corner, the Law Library would like to remind you of some useful study aids available through the library’s website: http://local.law.umn.edu/library/home.html
A thorough bibliography of the most current and helpful Treatises, Hornbooks, Nutshells & Study Aids for Law Courses is available at: http://local.law.umn.edu/library/studyaidpubs.html The most recent editions of the books on this list are in the reserve collection, available by request at the circ desk.
Other study aids and information about study facilities, including sample course exams, bar review exams, and conference/study room information, are available at: http://local.law.umn.edu/library/obsolete/tools/studyaids.html
Over 50 research guides and pathfinders have been compiled by the Law Library’s reference librarians. The guides are posted here: http://local.law.umn.edu/library/pathfinders-directory.html
Still not finding the right research tool or study guide? Make sure to stop by the reference desk and ask a reference librarian for help.
Reference Office hours are: M-Th 9 am – 8 pm; F 9 am -5 pm; Sat 11 am-5 pm; Sun 1-5 pm.
As always, please let us know if you have any questions. We’re happy to help you prepare for exams…just let us know how we can help! You can email the reference office at law-ref@umn.edu or send a general inquiry to the library at lawlib@umn.edu.
FAQ: Exam Collection
Q: Do you have old exams from past years that I can use as a study aid before finals?
A: Yes! Past exams are put on reserve at the circ desk a short time before the semester exam period. These exams are often also posted on the Intranet.
Q: I just checked for an exam and didn't find anything. Why don't you have all the exams?
A: We need permission from the professor in order to release the exam to students. Some professors do not give us permission to allow students to study from past exams. Other professors only allow hard copy exams, not to be posted on the Intranet. We request permission each semester, but we are only allowed permission by the professors, so that's why not all exams may be available.
If something appears to be missing from the binder, please let library staff know ASAP.
Q: Can past exams be put in the stacks so I can access them after hours?
A: If the exam is on the Intranet, it's accessible 24/7 already! Hard copies remain at the circ desk for a limited time before the exam period only. When we put exam binders in the stacks, we run the risk of them disappearing, making them even more inaccessible. By keeping them on reserve at the circ desk, we can keep track of the binders so that they remain available for all students who need them.
Q: How long are the past exams available?
A: If you need a copy of an exam, make it early and don't wait until the last minute! Past exams are put out several weeks before the exam period for you to plan ahead.
Have more questions about Past Exams? Email lawlib@umn.edu and we'll find the answer for you.
You may have experienced technical difficulties while trying to access law library e-reserves in the past few days. The e-reserves should now be accessible. All documents uploaded prior to last week should be accessible thru the intranet. However, anything added last week are still not accessible. They continue to work on that problem and hope to resolve it soon. If you have any questions, please make sure to ask library staff. 612-625-4300 or lawlib@umn.edu Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused.
Several professors have put their past exams on reserve for law students to view and use as a study aid. Here is a sample of the courses that are available:
Cotter: Antitrust
Bix: Contracts
Morrison: International Law
Feld: Torts
Cotter: Intellectual Property
Ni Aolain: EU Law
Note: Not all professors give us permission to use their past exams. Check back often if the exam you're looking for hasn't arrived yet...some are still in process.
You can view the hard copy of the exams in binders located at the circulation desk.
To view the exams online, go to the library's Reserves/Exams Quick Link (on the bottom left of the law library home page), find the instructor or class, then click on "Access Online Items" beneath the professor's name to view the exams. This link will open a new window and connects you to the intranet where the exams are available to download (after log in).
Please contact the circulation desk or reference office if you have any questions about the exams that are on reserve.
