UNB Law Library
Posted: November 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
Category: Law Library News
Exams are on the way! While you study, please respect our food and beverage policies: No food in the library Beverages must be in covered containers Absolutely no beverages in the Rare Books Reading Room (not even in your bag!) These policies are in place to help prevent damaging spills and keep unwanted critters away. For more information, read our general library policies. We thank you for...
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Posted: November 13, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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On Thursday, November 14, Facilities Management will be replacing a window above the main entrance (Dineen Drive) to the law building. As a result, that entrance will be closed from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. To enter the building during the closure, please use the back entrance (Kings College).
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Posted: October 21, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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Love sugar? Need something to give to trick-or-treaters? Guess how many candies are in the jar for a chance to win them all! The jar is in the law library by the circulation desk. Send your guess to Nikki Tanner before midnight on October 30 for a chance to win. Note: the winner will be the closest guess without going over. One guess per student. UNB law students only.
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Posted: October 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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This fall, trainers from Thomson Reuters and LexisNexis will be on campus to provide WestlawNext Canada and Lexis Advance Quicklaw refresher sessions. These are optional drop-in sessions for upper-year students (although first-year students are welcome to attend as well!). The sessions are: WestlawNext Canada Wednesday, October 30 from 11:30–12:30 in Room 2A Thursday, October 31 from...
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Posted: October 4, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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Select law exams from the 2018/19 academic year are now available on our UNB Law Exams TWEN page. To access the exams, log into TWEN, click Add Course, search for "UNB Law Exams," then add it to your list of courses. Note: these exams are for study purposes only and should not be distributed outside of UNB Law.
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Posted: September 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law Library News
On Tuesday, September 10 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 11 from 8:30–10:00 a.m., the 1Ls will be participating in an Amazing Race-type event in the library. As a result, there will be commotion in the library during these times. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
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Posted: September 4, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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During the academic year, staff will continue the headcount project started last March. Staff will take headcounts in the library multiple times a day, and you may see them with clipboards as they walk around. These counts are to determine how many people are in the library during the designated count times and where they are located. No other information is being collected. If you have any...
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Posted: September 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
Category: Law Library News
The Law Library computer lab is open the same hours as the library. However, due to instruction sessions during orientation, the lab will be unavailable during the following times: Wednesday, September 4: 12:15–4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 5: 12:15–4:30 p.m. Friday, September 13: 9:45–11:15 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Posted: September 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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UPDATE: The catalogue search form is now working. Thank you for your patience. The UNB Libraries catalogue search form on the Law Library website is currently down. We will update this post once the issue is resolved. In the meantime, you can use the Advanced Search link under the search box or go directly to UNB WorldCat. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nikki Tanner,...
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Posted: August 26, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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Construction update: All three floors of the library, including in the Mackay Room, are still under construction. We anticipate this will continue into October. During construction, we will be down one conference room (Conference Room 7 is gone), but the other third-floor conference rooms are now available, and a new conference room is currently being built in the Scanner/Periodicals Reading...
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Posted: July 23, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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While initial work started in May, construction in the law library will begin in earnest on Monday, July 29. There will be construction on all three floors, including in the Mackay Room. As a result, the library will be disruptive for the rest of the summer and into September. Please note that the third floor conference rooms are still unavailable, the foreign materials (superseded reference,...
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Posted: March 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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Beginning in early May 2019, the law library will be undergoing construction. There will be construction on all three floors, including in the Mackay Room. We will do our best to keep the noise and dust down, but inevitably it will be disruptive for most of the summer. All conference rooms on the third floor, and possibly some or all of the carrels on that floor, will be unavailable from early...
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Posted: March 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM ADT
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Save the date! It's time again for our annual Backpack to Briefcase series. Presented by the UNB Law Library and Career Services, our sessions will help you transition from law school to working in a professional legal environment. Whether you're starting a summer job or your articling position, Backpack to Briefcase will give you the tools you need to succeed. This year's sessions...
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Posted: March 11, 2019 8:00:00 AM ADT
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Write an acrostic poem about law school life for a chance to win! An acrostic is a poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word or message. It doesn't have to rhyme, but it can, if you're feeling particularly ambitious. For example: Love or hate law school?All you have to do isWrite a poem about it! Law library staff will judge the submissions, and the three best poems will...
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Posted: March 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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Starting Saturday, March 2 until the end of exams, law library staff will be performing headcounts multiple times a day. You may see staff with clipboards as they walk around the library. The counts are to determine how many people are in the law library during designated count times, and where they are located. No other information is being collected. If you have any comments, concerns, or...
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Posted: February 15, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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The law library will be open on Family Day (Monday, February 18th) from noon until 11:00 p.m. Note that if you rely on Fredericton Transit to get to campus, the buses will not be running on the holiday, so you will have to arrange for alternate transportation. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Posted: February 13, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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Due to the storm, the Law Library will be closed for the day on Wednesday, February 13, regardless of whether campus opens in the evening. We will reopen tomorrow morning, weather permitting. Stay safe and warm!
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Posted: February 11, 2019 8:00:00 AM AST
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We're hiring! The Law Library is looking for a full-time student assistant for the summer of 2019, as well as part-time student assistants for the 2019–20 academic year. The application form for all positions is available online, and print copies are available at the circulation desk. The following positions are available: Full-time Summer Circulation Desk Student...
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Posted: January 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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The Canadian Corporate Finance Manual is now part of the law library's collection. Published by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, The Canadian Corporate Finance Manual provides analysis and commentary on all aspects of business financing. It provides step-by-step guidance to researching sources of financing, recognizing and avoiding the pitfalls of financing, and...
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Posted: January 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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On Friday, January 25th, on-campus interviews (OCIs) will be held in the law library. As a result, the library may be louder than usual. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but don't forget: there are free earplugs available at the circulation desk to help combat any noise that may distract you from your studies. Good luck to all of the interviewees!
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Posted: January 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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UNB law students now have access to Thomson Reuters's Practical Law Canada. Practical Law is a new database that includes practice notes, standard documents and clauses, checklists, toolkits, and more. To access Practical Law, visit ca.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com and log in with your OnePass account information (note: this is the same login information you use for WestlawNext Canada and...
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Posted: January 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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This month, a trainer from Thomson Reuters will be on campus to provide two Westlaw refresher sessions. This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your research skills, learn about any additions to the platform, and have your questions answered. The sessions will take place on Thursday, January 31st at the following times: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Room 14 2:00 p.m.–3:00...
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Posted: January 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM AST
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This month, a trainer from LexisNexis will be on campus to provide two Quicklaw refresher sessions. This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your research skills, learn about any additions to the platform, and have your questions answered. The sessions will take place on Thursday, January 17th at the following times: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Room 14 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m....
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