Author Archives: Scott Vanderlin
Library Services for Alumni
This past weekend, Chicago-Kent was proud to send yet another class of students into the world of legal practice, armed with the skills and tools that they will need to succeed. The library would like to congratulate all newly-minted alumni on their … Continue reading
Changes to Bloomberg Law and Westlaw
Have you recently logged in to Bloomberg Law or Westlaw, only to find that your favorite tool or resource is not where you left it? Good news–you’re not losing your mind! Westlaw and Bloomberg Law have recently undergone significant face … Continue reading
Time for some spooky legal research…
While every 1L in the country is busy unraveling the intricacies of Palsgraf, I thought I would take a moment here at the beginning of October, the spookiest of all months, to highlight just one of the many curiosities in … Continue reading
Welcome (back?) to Chicago!
As we inch closer and closer to the beginning of another school year, the Chicago-Kent Law Library would like to take this opportunity to welcome students (both new and returning) to Chicago, the Illinois Tech Graduate Campus, and the library! … Continue reading
Library Services for Alumni
This past weekend, Chicago-Kent was proud to send yet another class of students into the world of legal practice, armed with the skills and tools that they will need to succeed. The library would like to congratulate all newly-minted alumni on their … Continue reading
Summer and Post-Graduation Access to Westlaw, Lexis Advance and Bloomberg Law
As summer approaches, many students and soon-to-be graduates wonder whether they will still have access to their favorite subscription databases over the summer. Here is a summary of the access that will be offered during the summer of 2016: WestlawNext Continuing … Continue reading
There’s no fooling Johnny Law
April Fools Day is all fun and games until someone gets arrested. As we celebrate the wackiest day of the year, we urge everyone to have fun, be safe, and learn from the mistakes of these shortsighted pranksters: “Charlie … Continue reading
Researching U.S. Supreme Court Justice Confirmation Hearings
From 1986: Judge Antonin Scalia confirmation hearing: Part 1 https://t.co/QFWs020t3W Part 2 https://t.co/BZSzhxqmyv pic.twitter.com/r0ukH9v1PH — CSPAN (@cspan) February 13, 2016 Article 2, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution provides that the President “shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent … Continue reading
Historical Dead-Letter Laws in Chicago
Did you that it was once (not so very long ago) illegal in the city of Chicago for a child to climb a tree? Thanks to a poorly-drafted ordinance against “flagpole sitting,” this was the case. How many of us … Continue reading
Looking Back at Chicago-Kent Stories
As another year winds to a close, now is a good time to reflect on our accomplishments in 2015. After Chicago-Kent celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2013, 2015 was the year for our parent institution, Illinois Institute of Technology, to … Continue reading
