Study Aids
Study Aids at FIU Law Library
Enhance your understanding of complex legal concepts and improve your exam performance with our comprehensive collection of study aids.
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Elegant Legal Writing by Ryan McCarl
Perfect for Legal Research & Writing courses and general skill development.
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Core Texts & Study Aids
Examples & Explanations
Comprehensive explanations of legal concepts with examples and practice questions. Popular for 1L subjects and upper-level courses.
- Contracts
- Civil Procedure
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law & Procedure
- Property & Real Estate
Nutshells
Concise summaries of legal subjects that provide quick overviews of key concepts, principles, and landmark cases.
- Torts
- Business Organizations
- Evidence
- International Law
- Administrative Law
Glannon Guides
Multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations that help test your understanding and prepare for exams.
- Civil Procedure
- Contracts
- Torts
- Criminal Law
- Professional Responsibility
Hornbooks
Authoritative, in-depth treatises on legal subjects that provide comprehensive coverage of specific areas of law.
- Constitutional Law
- Contract Law
- Administrative Law
- Federal Income Taxation
- Intellectual Property
Understanding Series
Comprehensive yet accessible explanations of legal concepts with analysis of key cases and examples.
- Evidence
- Criminal Law
- Property Law
- Constitutional Law
- Environmental Law
Q&A Series
Practice questions and detailed answers to help you test your knowledge and prepare for exams.
- Contracts
- Torts
- Civil Procedure
- Property
- Business Organizations
Multimedia Resources
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West Academic Study Aids
Access the complete West Academic digital collection, including:
- Hornbooks & Nutshells
- Short & Happy Guides
- Concise Hornbooks
- Black Letter Outlines
- Examples & Explanations
Lexis Digital Study Aids
Access the Lexis Digital Library with resources from:
- Understanding Series
- Questions & Answers Series
- Skills & Values Series
- Mastering Series
- Carolina Academic Press titles
Law School Legends
Audio lectures by leading law professors covering key course topics.
Available for checkout at the circulation desk
View AvailabilityVideo Lessons
Video lectures and visual explanations that break down complex legal concepts.
Access through West Academic
Access VideosCourtroom Videos
Recordings of oral arguments, trial techniques, and courtroom procedures.
Browse our collection of legal proceedings
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Skills Training & Workshops
CALI Lessons
Interactive online lessons on various legal topics that test your knowledge as you progress.
Authorization code available at Library
Access CALIAspen Learning Library
Includes video lessons, quizzes, and supplemental content aligned with major casebooks.
Access through FIU Law Library
Learn MoreStudy Skills Workshops
Regular workshops on case briefing, outlining, exam preparation, and legal research skills.
Check our event calendar for upcoming sessions
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Faculty Course Reserves
Access required and recommended readings for your courses
Professors place textbooks, supplementary materials, and custom course packets on reserve at the library. These materials are available for short-term checkout to ensure all students have access to required readings.
- Course textbooks
- Supplementary readings
- Past exams (when available)
- Custom course materials
- Recommended study aids