How Do I Access Study Aids?

The Law Library offers several tools to help you study and succeed in your courses and finals. You can access online study aids from the Law Library Homepage, under Top Databases or Databases A–Z.

To access Examples & Explanations series and more:

  1. Select Aspen Learning Library from Databases A-Z list.
  2. Log in with CalNet.
  3. Optional: Create a personal account with your @berkeley.edu email to download, print, or annotate.

To access Lexis+ case briefs and BarBri outlines:

  1. Log in to Lexis+.
  2. Click on Law School Resources under Tools & Resources.
  3. Check the 1L Resource Center or 2L/3L Resource Center for case briefs and outlines covering 1L, upper-level, and LLM courses.

To access the Understanding and Questions & Answers series:

  1. Select LexisNexis Digital Library from Databases A-Z list.
  2. Log in with CalNet.
  3. Under Featured Collections, click Study Aids.

To access Nutshells, Gilbert and Black Letter Outlines:

  1. Select West Academic Study Aids from Databases A-Z list.
  2. Log in with CalNet.
  3. Optional: Create a personal account with your @berkeley.edu email to highlight, take notes, download, or
    print materials.

Want more?

Visit the Study Aids section under the for Students menu on the Law Library homepage. There you’ll find:

  1. The full Study Aids Research Guide
  2. Group study room booking info
  3. More helpful tips and resources!

Questions?

Email us at howdoi@law.berkeley.edu