Library News

The Aspen Learning Library includes the Examples & Explanations series; Emanuel Law Outlines; Emanuel CrunchTime; Friedman's Practice; Casenote Legal Briefs; Glannon Guides; the Inside series; the In Other Words Audio & Video Series; and bar prep materials.

To create an account, follow these steps:

Step 1: Use the link above to open the Aspen Learning Library.
Step 2: Click “Register,” and fill out the form while still in your browser to create a personal account.
Step 3: Download the app and log in with the Aspen Learning Library account you just created to download books to read offline.

• Windows PC or laptop
• Android phone or tablet
• Mac (desktop)
• iPhone
• iPad

Step 4: Learn more! Aspen Learning Library offers user guides.

Trellis is a docket research platform providing access to civil, probate, and family law records from state trial courts. Trellis allows researchers to find data, documents, and other forms of work product.

Use this source to find real examples of various types of motions and verdict amounts by jurisdiction. Users may search by issue, party, judge, or motion type. Court documents are available as PDFs with the ability to download, print, or share via email.

Users can also view state codes, statues, and regulations and set email alerts on cases, parties, judges, or topics to stay up to date on pending actions.

The Nourishment Nook is a multi-use area designed with the whole student in mind:

• Quiet Reflection
• Lactation
• Prayer
• Meditation
• Changing children
• Destressing
• Yoga

Starting this semester, law students can reserve a conference room online.

Conference Room Reservation Module

• Reservations are available to 2 or more law students only. 
• Reservations can be made up to 1 week in advance.
• Reservations are for a maximum of 4 hours per group, per day.
• At the time of check-in, 2 students are required to pick up their group's Conference Room Key at the Circulation Desk.
• Failure to check in more than 15 minutes after the reserved start time will result in an automatic cancellation.

The Law Library has opened a satellite location of the Bear Necessities Market. The Market provides free supplies, such as food and personal hygiene items, to students with food insecurities. 

The Market's main location is on the First Floor of the campus center, in front of the bookstore. 

For questions about this program, please call the Office of Cultural Education and Inclusion at 413-796-2369 or 413-782-1594. 

$1,000 award winner will be announced the last day of classes!

All current Western New England University School School of Law students who can demonstrate a connection with the Law Library are elibile to apply.

Stop by the Law Library for the application details and the link or contact us at reference.request@wne.edu or 413-782-1457.