Exam Season Survival Guide: Exam Study Aids

As the temperature continues to drop and final exams season approaches, it is a great time to take advantage of the study aids, eBooks, and other valuable resources that the library has to offer. I would like to reference a quote by Napoleon Hill: “Do not wait: the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand and work with whatever tools you have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” Every student learns differently, so I encourage you to explore the available study aids to find the ones that suit your learning habits.  

Whether it's reading case briefs, using eBooks, watching videos, or listening to audio explanations on various topics—ranging from Criminal Law to Contracts—you'll find helpful resources for your study habits.  

The library supports our students by offering many free resources as study aids to help you navigate and understand the legal jargon and complexity of the law.  

Our extensive study aids guides cover a wide range of subjects, from Constitutional Law to Torts. You can find them available on the library Study Aids Guide page. These guides, created by our dedicated librarians, include helpful resources such as book recommendations, useful apps, self-assessment tools, and different options that cater to various learning styles.  

In addition to our online study aids guides, the Reserves section "Guides for Practice and Study," aka GPS, features hard copies of study aids located at the front of the library. The library collection offers RWU law students 24/7 access to eBook collections from major study resource providers

• Lexis Study Aids - RWU Digital Library
  Our Lexis study aid collection is home to a number of different eBooks, including the Questions and Answers book series, which features detailed explanations and question practice sets organized by legal principles.
• West Academic Online Study Aids 
  West Academic offers several series, including the Acing Series, Concepts and Insights, Short & Happy Guides, Nutshell Series, and Exam guides along with questions. Additionally, you can listen to various audio resources online covering topics such as “High Court Case Summaries on Evidence” and “Law School Legends Audio on Contracts.”
• Aspen Learning Library
  Aspen Learning Library offers a variety of eBooks, videos, and audio recordings that serve as study aids, including the Examples & Explanations series. These resources are categorized by subjects, ranging from evidence to professional responsibility.
• CALI - eLangdell Collection
  The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instructions, known as CALI, offers online guided lessons organized by subjects that you can complete at your own pace. In addition to the lessons available on CALI, a variety of e-books are also accessible, covering all core classes throughout your law school journey, from your 1L classes to potential 3L classes. You need an access code to create your CALI account; Ask a librarian to get the access code.

Remember, we are here to support you in achieving your success. If you need additional help with reference or assistance accessing any of our guides or study aids, please email LawLibraryHelp@rwu.edu or schedule an appointment with a librarian.