Summer 2016 Database Access Policies

Summer's almost here! Before you start your externship, internship, clerkship, or summer employment, you need to know the policies regarding any work you do for your employer in each legal research database, which are set forth below. For academic work over the summer, the policies that are in effect for your study during the academic year still apply.

Remember, if you need assistance with a research assignment, contact a Reference Librarian. We're always here to help you with your research, and not just for your classes.

Bloomberg Law:

Students may use their Bloomberg Law accounts as normal throughout the summer. There are no restrictions based on the nature of your summer placement (private firm, government, study abroad, etc.) and no special steps to enable summer access. Please remember that, while you are able to use your Bloomberg Law account, your employer may prefer that you use their organization’s account for billing purposes.


Lexis Advance:

Students may use their Lexis Advance accounts as normal throughout the summer. There are no restrictions based on the nature of your summer placement (private firm, government, study abroad, etc.) and no special steps to enable summer access. Please remember that, while you are able to use your law school Lexis Advance ID, your employer may prefer that you use a Lexis Advance ID issued by the organization. Please defer to your employer.


Westlaw:

In order to use your Westlaw account over the summer, you must request permission from West to “extend” your password. Additionally, you may only use your Westlaw account for “Academic Purposes.” This includes, but is not limited to, summer law school classes, Law Review/Journal/Moot Court, projects for professors, and some not for profit/pro bono internships. For detailed information, and to request a password extension, please log-in at www.westlaw.com and click the summer extension banner.

~ Compiled by Reference Librarian Isaac Samuels