Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how legal research is conducted and AI tools are increasingly being used in legal research, writing, and analysis. While these tools can improve efficiency and support learning, they also come with risks, including inaccuracies, bias, and ethical concerns. To help, the Osgoode Hall Law School Librarians have built a new […]
The library is organizing our traditional summer research assistant research workshops, prepared to help those doing extensive legal research in the summer. The workshops will run in the first week of May to cover a wide range of topics. Details as follows: When? Monday, May 4th to Thursday, May 7th, 12:00pm -1:00pm daily Where? Virtually via Zoom For whom? All are welcome, and especially those who […]
Looking for a fresh way to connect classroom learning with real-world impact? Shaping Canada: 150 Years of Landmark Decisions is a new podcast that brings Canadian constitutional law to life. Produced by Rivercast Media, the series explores how the Supreme Court of Canada has shaped the country we know today. Through in-depth conversations with all nine […]
If the Westlaw Canada interface looks a little different today, it’s because Thomson Reuters is rolling out a new update for Westlaw Canada. Formerly known as Westlaw Edge with AI-Assisted Research, the new Westlaw Advantage platform includes an improved Deep Research agentic AI tool, as well as improved user experience. The Osgoode Hall Law Library […]
Happy New Year! As we begin the new term, don’t forget to reflect on everything you accomplished in 2025. Last year was an eventful year at the Osgoode Hall Law Library with multiple milestones to celebrate. Keep reading for some highlights! In 2025: Looking forward: We wish everyone a healthy and productive 2026! See […]
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.
Our Law Librarians have produced an extensive collection of short instructional videos on legal research. These videos provide a concise introduction to the various types of research you will conduct during your time at Osgoode Hall Law School and beyond. Topics include: Browse through this catalogue to view individual videos to jump start your research skills. Or, […]
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 […]
The Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal (CLLPJ) is now available Open Access on Osgoode Digital Commons. CLLPJ provides a venue for leading scholarship in international labour law and the comparative analysis of labour law, employment policy, and social security issues. With an extensive world-wide circulation, the Journal has become a major international forum for research, theoretical and applied, in a […]
Each month our librarians curate a subject bibliography and book display on a variety of topics. This month, discover resources on LAW in an EVOLVING TECHNOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE. Find a full list of resources here. In an age of AI, quantum computing, blockchain, smart technologies, cybersecurity, and big data, legal practitioners are faced with myriad new […]