Library Notice

Welcome new students! The Library has created a New Student Survival Guide to help you thrive at King Hall. We’ve compiled lots of information to get you started on your law school journey, including:

West Academic is offering free, temporary eBook access for West Academic and Foundation Press® textbooks adopted for Fall 2026 courses. Temporary access begins the week before classes start and continues through the first two weeks of the semester, from August 17 through September 7.

To get started, follow these instructions to register.

In celebration of Pride Month, the Mabie Law Library is proud to present a display exploring the intersection of LGBTQIA identity and U.S. law. It features library resources on the evolving legal status of LGBTQIA rights in the United States and the experiences of LGBTQIA individuals within the legal profession, including:

Are you working on legal research this summer? The Mabie Law Library is here to support you, whether you're assisting faculty as a research assistant, researching for work, or tackling your own project. Continuing JD and LLM students may schedule a Zoom research consultation with a law librarian for focused guidance at any step of the research process.

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Mabie Law Library is proud to present a display honoring Asian American experiences at the intersection of history, identity, and the law. This exhibit features biographies and histories drawn from the Law Library's collection, including:

The Mabie Law Library is here to support your summer research. Below you'll find information about two professional development opportunities on Monday, May 11, and research assistance available throughout the summer.

Monday, May 11 | 10 a.m. to noon | Zoom

Are you working as a research assistant for King Hall faculty this summer? Don't miss our specialized training session designed to set you up for success!

Graduating UC Davis Law students can retain student access to research databases while studying for the bar and transitioning to practice. You must take action to extend access to Westlaw and CEB. 

The Mabie Law Library has a new Summer Legal Research Guide to help with summer research projects. The guide covers:

Find what you need to prepare for finals at the Law Library. We have study aids, tutorials, past exams, quiet study space, and--new this semester--a dedicated de-stress area to help you recharge.

Welcome to the Law Student Research Corner! This is a resource created by law students, for law students. I’m a 3L at King Hall, and periodically I’ll highlight a legal research tool you might not know about. My goal is to share practical strategies you can use in your classes, summer jobs, and beyond.