LexisNexis for Boston University School of Law

10/13/2020

Join WLA and Lexis+ for Yoga and Pilates on Fridays for the next month to tap into your inner calm & relaxation, improve your health, and set the tone for a mindful weekend! Featuring Raika Nasirullah, from Coolidge Corner Yoga, and Maria Muñoz, an LLM student here at BU Law! Please sign up for each session using the below hyperlinks:

Oct. 16 : Yoga with Raika (https://relx.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcuCupz4sHtcqmQweshqVrMsdKDSi7-B7)
Oct. 23 : Yoga with Raika (https://relx.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApfu2rqDorG93wbNB8djIxmkN_9avfATk-)
Nov. 6 : Yoga with Raika (
https://relx.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtcuCoqTkuHtbYVGGfwvysFFpyKelPKwx9)
Nov. 13 : Pilates with Maria (https://relx.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdumvrT4vH9GrGa8-o4kpLk6zQWQWWLol)

Want to earn points and enter a raffle for a free yoga mat and block? Click here to check out an interesting article on being mentally fit, and send Rachel ([email protected]) a screenshot of said article’s author for 50 points.

10/06/2020

This Thursday, 5 Tips to Make 1L Easier Webinar, offered at 3 different times!
12:30 PM ET: https://bit.ly/34wb0MJ
5:30 PM ET: https://bit.ly/3jD1Swm
8:30 PM ET: https://bit.ly/3izySnW

10/02/2020

The Wednesday emails had broken links for some people. Here are the corrected links for the Learn/Earn It section:

1Ls - https://forms.gle/tBqjzKWHwZHy1u2h7
2Ls/3Ls - https://forms.gle/jqcMeK3wyJMi84Mq5

We're sorry for any confusion!

09/17/2020

We will be hosting a Live Twitter Q&A session September 30th at 3 PM ET, with a chance to WIN 1,000 POINTS. Students can ask up to 5 questions live on Twitter using or presubmit them using this survey: https://lexisnexiscontest.typeform.com/to/xesOLjkJ

09/14/2020

Our Minutes to Mastery program is being replaced by "Now Trending". Tips will be released each Monday for the next 7 weeks in Lexis+, with each tip expiring the following Sunday. Complete "Now Trending" activities each week to learn more about using Lexis+ and earn points!

LexisNexis users sign in here. Click here to login and begin conducting your legal research now.

08/03/2020

Virtual Networking 101 with LexisNexis-- 6 Tips for attorneys (future attorneys) on networking from home. *Stay on top of trends and resources
*keep the plus on the job market
*meet prospective mentors, clients, career launchers and more...

If you’re a solo or small firm attorney, you know that networking in the legal profession is key when it comes to securing new clients. Unfortunately, as we learned with the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person interact...

11/05/2019

Lexis Power Sessions & Research Effectiveness workshops TOMORROW in library classroom 336

Exam Prep & Outline Makeup Session: Missed last week's power sessions on Exam Prep & Outlining? No worries, join Ladawn this week for a 15 min make up session focusing on the key takeaways from last week’s sessions

Date: Wednesday (11/6)


Time(s):
12:30-12:45; or
1:00-1:15p
Points: 200 Lexis Rewards Points

Please register here: http://www.bu.edu/lawlibrary/research-2/research-training-calendar/

The three Cs with your Editor-In-Chief, Boston Law Review: Join Joe Bacchi for key tips and hacks on how to be Comprehensive, Confident, and Cost-Effective when conducting legal research. In the words of Joe: “Lexis = Confidence”

Date: Wednesday (11/6)


Time(s):
1:30-1:55p
Points: 100-300 Lexis Rewards Points, depending on eligibility –see registration form for details
Enter drawing for a $50 Amazon Gift Card


Please register here:http://www.bu.edu/lawlibrary/research-2/research-training-calendar/

Regular Academic Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-11:00pm Friday 8:00am-10:00pm Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm Sunday 9:00am-11:00pm

10/15/2019

Lexis trainings this week:

1. Navigating Lexis Pop Up! 200 Points
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 12:00pm - 12:20pm
Location: Classroom 335

2. Maximize Shepards with Lexis! 200 Points
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 12:30pm - 12:50pm
Location: Classroom 335

sign up here: https://law.bu.libcal.com/calendar/researchtraining/?cid=575&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=575

10/15/2019

TOMORROW 1-2
Lexis with Ladawn: Drop by for a 5min 1:1 with your lexis research attorney and earn 100 Lexis Reward Points. Ladawn will be in the Law School Café at 1:00-2:00p fielding your research questions and sharing tips

10/08/2019

Lexis trainings this week:

Wednesday Oct 9:
12:30-1 Classroom 335 350 points+cookies
Memo Writing: How to Frame Research
Link to register here: https://law.bu.libcal.com/event/5935247

1-1:30 Classroom 335 300 points +$5 pavement giftcard
Lexis Secrets! Search Hacks and Caffeine
Link to register here: https://law.bu.libcal.com/event/5935248

Thurs:
10-10:15 Classroom 335 300 points +trailmix
Legal Issues Trail
link to register here: https://law.bu.libcal.com/event/5935249

10:30-10:45 Classroom 335 300 points + trailmix
Legail Issues Trail
link to register here: https://law.bu.libcal.com/event/5937211

When developing research for your Legal Memo [ or any legal memoranda for that matter], the first [ and I would submit, the most important step] is to establish your Research Framework. Preparation yields succ...