how to obtain access to social law library as a non-lawyer

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Do I need a membership to use the Social Law Library?

In order to use the Social Law Library, a current membership is required. REMINDER - Memberships are not transferable and credits or refunds are not available. Please notify the Membership office of changes that occur during the membership year.

How do I access Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (MLW)?

Social Law Library members can access Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (MLW) one of two ways. Articles from 2001 through the current year are available directly to our members in the LegalTrac database.

What does the Library’s statutory mandate require of its resources?

Whereas, in order to carry out its statutory mandate successfully, the Library’s limited financial and personnel resources must be devoted to serving its natural constituency, that is, its Subscriber members and its Governmental members;

What is the difference between a library and a private institution?

Whereas, because it is a private institution, access to the Library and its collection and services is restricted to its Subscriber-members and Governmental members and is not available to the general public;

How much does it cost to join the Social Law Library?

The current Regular Rate Membership fee is $440 per attorney/per term and $340 per attorney/per term for Reduced Rate.

What is the fee for the social law library?

The Library offers a number of membership plans depending on the size and location of the practice. The current Regular Rate Membership fee is $440 per attorney/per term and $340 per attorney/per term for Reduced Rate. Click here for a list of regular and reduced rate towns. Because the membership term runs from October 1 through September 30, the membership fee is prorated three times during the term.

What is social law library?

Social Law Library members have REMOTE ACCESS to a wide range of resources about immigration law. These include online databases and e-books for attorneys with a range of experience in immigration matters. Read Full Article

Is Legaltrac available in 2001?

Articles from 2001 through the current year are available directly to our members in the LegalTrac database. However, the most recent month’s worth of articles are not available in LegalTrac, so if you need more recent articles, you can also request copies through the Reference Department. Read Full Article.

Supreme Judicial Court Further Pauses Jury Trials Until February 14, 2022

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) issued an order extending the current pause on all jury trials in Massachusetts state courthouses for an additional two weeks, until February 14, 2022. All courts otherwise remain open for in-person business, with a continued emphasis on conducting matters remotely whenever possible. Read Full Article

Supreme Judicial Court Appoints Hon. Jeffrey A. Locke as Chief Justice of the Trial Court

The Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court today announced the appointment of the Honorable Jeffrey A. Locke as the new Chief Justice of the Trial Court pursuant to G.L. 211B, § 6, effective January 19, 2022. Read Full Article

Trial Court Announces Changes to Court Operations

In response to the current situation in the Commonwealth with respect to COVID-19, the Trial Court today issued an order that outlines changes to court operations.

Supreme Judicial Court Issues New Order Pausing Jury Trials

BOSTON, MA -- In response to the current situation in the Commonwealth with respect to COVID-19, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) today issued an order pausing all jury trials in Massachusetts state courthouses until January 31, 2022.

What is a law librarian?

Our law librarians are experts in legal research. They are available to answer questions about how to perform legal research and are able to assist you in locating legal information.

Can law school graduates use the library?

Law school graduates are welcome to use the library’s print and online materials while physically present in the library. ​Graduates have access to the library at all times the library is open to current students. Library hours are available here .

Where is the Civil Law Self Help Center located?

The Civil Law Self-Help Center is located on the first floor of the Regional Justice Center at 200 Lewis Avenue in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. The center is open Monday through Thursday (except holidays and other non-judicial days when the court is closed).

Where is the Wiener Rogers Law Library?

The library is located on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1455 East Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Where is the CSN library?

Librarians to provide assistance with your legal research. The CSN West Charleston Library is located at 6375 West Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada , on the campus of the College of Southern Nevada. Visit the CSN Library Services website for legal resources.

Where is the Clark County Law Library?

The Clark County Law Library is a public law library open to everyone. There is no fee to use the library. The law library is located at 309 South Third Street, Suite 400, in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. Visit the Clark County Law Library website for hours of operation and to learn more about the services available, which include: 1 Research assistance. Research assistance is available at the reference desk. Library staff will happily aid in research by locating and explaining sources. They can also assist patrons performing legal research with other library functions. Staff members cannot give legal advice, legal opinions, or provide legal assistance in any manner. 2 Computers. The law library has public computers available for legal research via the Internet and library database subscriptions to Fastcase and Westlaw. Computers are also available for the preparation of legal documents. There is no charge for the use of computers, but print charges of $0.25 per page apply and you must have a photo ID. 3 Photocopiers. Photocopiers are available for use in the library. Photocopies are $0.25 per page. Copy cards are available that reduce the cost per copy to $0.16 per page. 4 Typewriters. Typewriters are available at the law library. Paper and supplies are not provided.

How much are photocopies in the library?

Photocopiers. Photocopiers are available for use in the library. Photocopies are $0.25 per page. Copy cards are available that reduce the cost per copy to $0.16 per page. Typewriters. Typewriters are available at the law library. Paper and supplies are not provided.

What is a reference librarian?

Reference librarians are available to answer ready reference questions and to assist patrons in locating sources and using legal research resources. Librarians cannot undertake research for public patrons and cannot provide legal advice or interpret sources for patrons. Circulation.

What does a library staff do?

Library staff will happily aid in research by locating and explaining sources. They can also assist patrons performing legal research with other library functions. Staff members cannot give legal advice, legal opinions, or provide legal assistance in any manner. Computers.