Presentation materials for each session will be made available here throughout the program.
Sign up at the reference desk for this Spring's Bridge the Gap programming.
Bridge the Gap 2017
Are you prepared for legal research during your upcoming employment or internship? Starting a new job or internship can be intimidating. The library’s Bridge the Gap sessions are designed to help you arrive prepared, professional, and poised for research success. Whether you're starting a summer internship or starting full-time employment after graduation, these sessions are tailored to teach tools and techniques for your legal research.
Sign up at the reference desk!
All sessions are 12:00-12:50 p.m. Lunch is provided for registered attendees.
Date |
Program |
Monday, March 13th
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Virginia Legal Research with Prof. Klepfer Practicing in a firm, government job, or nonprofit in Virginia? |
Wednesday, March 15th
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Alerts and Current Awareness with Prof. Fetzer Track cases and legislation to keep informed. |
Monday, March 20th
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Cost Effective Westlaw Research with Westlaw Rep. Kyla Stone Working in a firm that uses Westlaw? |
Friday, March 24th
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Administrative Legal Research with Prof. Zarin Administrative rules and regulations can change quickly. |
Monday, March 27th |
Cost Effective Lexis Research with Lexis Rep. Shelley Duncan Working in a firm that uses Lexis? |
Wednesday, March 29th
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Practice Materials with Prof. Janto Research = more than just statutes and cases. |
Monday, April 3rd
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Transactional Law Research with Prof. Zarin Many legal resources feature transactional tools. |
Wednesday, April 5th
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Graduate Panel on Legal Research in Employment Not sure what to expect over the summer? |
****Attendance at one of these programs meets a
Summer Public Service Fellowship requirement****