The Osgoode Hall Law Library now offers board games for short-term loan, to be used outside of the library. Grab a friend and take a much needed break from studying with chess, checkers or Scrabble! Inquire at the circulation desk for more information.
Each month our librarians curate a subject bibliography and book display on a variety of topics. Ahead of reading week, discover our Barbara C. Scott Fiction Collection! Pick up a light read to have on your travels, or for relaxing at home. The Osgoode Hall Law School Library maintains a unique collection of legal fiction, […]
Each month, the Osgoode Hall Law Librarians highlight a curated selection of resources through our themed book display. These showcases are designed to connect students, faculty, and the broader York community with materials that support academic research, professional development, and legal scholarship. Topics range from practical guides on writing and research skills to subject-focused themes, […]
The Osgoode Hall Law Library’s extensive collection of electronic resources are curated to provide in-depth coverage of a wide range of legal topics. The Osgoode Hall Law Library subscribes to 182 law databases that can assist with your legal research. Find this resource on the Law Library home page, on the Discover eResources tab. You […]
Welcome to a new school year! The library team looks forward to welcoming you to the library. The Osgoode Hall Law Library offers a range of services to students. Books and Printed Materials You will find books on all areas of the law in our stacks. You can access books from the Osgoode collection, as […]
PLEASE JOIN US for our continuing workshop series on legal databases! On Wednesday, February 12th, we will have a refresher session on vLex Justis. vLex Justis is one of the leading legal databases for researching Canadian and international law. When: Wednesday, February 12thTime: 12:30-1:30pmWhere: VIRTUAL (via Zoom) To participate in the session, please join here:https://yorku.zoom.us/j/96944506747?pwd=eG16T0wzcWV1Um84cUtnc2EvYjVXdz09 […]
PLEASE JOIN US for a February workshop series on legal databases! On Wednesday, February 5th, we will have a refresher session on Lexis+. Lexis+ is one of the leading legal databases for researching Canadian, US and UK law. It covers both primary and secondary sources. When: Wed., Feb 5th Time: 12:30-1:30pm Where: VIRTUAL (via Zoom) […]
The Osgoode reference librarians wish to extend our thanks to all who attended our legal research workshop series over the past six weeks! If you weren't able to make it to the workshop(s) of your choice, however, not to worry: we now have recordings of each presentation available for you to watch online via the […]
The 2013 CALL/ACBD (Canadian Association of Law Libraries/Association canadienne des bibliothèques de droit) Research Grant of $3,000 has been awarded to Tim Knight, Head, Technical Services in the Osgoode Library, and Sarah Sutherland, Manager, Content and Partnerships at CanLII, for their project Exploring the Linked Data Application of KF Modified Classification. This project will "explore […]
Every first-year law student is taught the thin-skull principle, wherein the tortfeasor finds the victim as they find them, even if they have a pre-existing condition. I've been thinking about this over the past few weeks as I've been laid up at home recovering from a concussion and making the slow return to "normal" day-to-day […]