Rutgers Newark Law Library: 1L Orientation Guide: Home

Lost? Here are some resources to help guide you around the Rutgers Newark Campus.

We know that the first year of law school can be difficult, please take time to take care of yourself.  

Rutgers University Resources:

• Rutgers University Health & Wellness Homepage
• Power Your Potential
• See a Doctor or a Counselor
• Student Health Services
• Counseling Center
• Counseling & Psychiatric Care
• Suicide Prevention Resources
• Alcohol & Other Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
• Support Services 
• Dean of Students
• Campus Care Team
• Violence Prevention & Victim Assistance
• Seeking an Accommodation? Go to the Rutgers Newark Disability Services site.
• R-UN Food Pantry (pantry+) - All Rutgers-Newark community members (students, staff, faculty) have access to the RU-N Pantry as a completely free resource for groceries, including dairy, grains, fresh produce, and more.

ABA Law Student Division Resources:

• Mental Health Resources (Main page)

• Mental Health Resources - Podcasts, Videos & Articles that deal with attorney stress and wellness

• Substance Use and Mental Health Toolkit for Law School Students and Those Who Care About Them

The Rutgers University–Newark Bookstore is located on the corner of Halsey Street and Bleeker Street. It provides RU–N students, alumni, faculty, and staff with access to textbooks, spirit gear, and many other supplies. You can rent as well as buy textbooks.

Barnes & Noble at Rutgers University Newark
42 Halsey Street
Hahne's Building
Newark, NJ 07102

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rx53DQ4p53sRA2x97

Phone (973) 353-2200

Here are some initial and introductory resources and tips to help guide you on your way in your first year of law school. 

The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI): 

As a Rutgers Law student you will be given access to CALI. CALI provides tutorials on a wide range of legal topics written by law professors and other experts. Rutgers Law students may register for CALI here.  You can locate the Authorization Code on Canvas in the Academic Success section.  Students can also call or email the Reference Desk (973-353-5676/refdesk@law.rutgers.edu) to get access. Here are some initial CALI resources which may be helpful as you begin law school.

• Preparing for Class 101: Preparing for Your First Day of Class
• Preparing for Your First Semester of Law School (Podcast)
• Advice to a 1L From a Law Professor (Podcast)
• Law School Success - Subject Outline
• Law School Success - Subject Area Index
• Law School Lingo: How to Navigate A Brand New Vocabulary
• Cases & Outlining: The Basics
• Case Briefing
• How to Brief a Case
• First Year Lesson Topics

BARBRI:

Here are some helpful 1L tips from BARBRI:

• Note-taking and law school outlines
• Law school case briefs
• Using the IRAC method in law school

FindLaw:

Check out this Surviving Law School guide from FindLaw:

• Surviving Law School

Justia:

Here are some resources and tips from Justia. 

• A Dozen Pieces of Friendly Advice for Incoming Law Students
• Writing a Law School Outline
• Justia's US Law School Center

Law School Toolbox:

The Law School Toolbox® has compiled a bunch of helpful tips and strategies relating to all different parts of the law school experience in Law School 101.

• Law School Toolbox: Law School 101

American Bar Association (ABA):

Take a look at the ABA's Law Student Division to a find a number of helpful articles/videos/podcasts to help you as a law student:

• ABA Law Student Division

As a new law student, podcasts can be a great way to learn new information. You can listen while you are on the go or home relaxing. Check out these legal podcasts to relax and learn more about the law school experience and the law.

As a 1L we know not all of you are familiar with all of the new legal vocabulary.  Here are some free online resources which may help.