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Paralegal Studies Resources: Getting Started

Welcome

New students receive a welcome e-mail message from the Library when you enroll. If you did not receive the message, contact circdesk@nu.edu.

Core Databases

Students in LAW 400 can use NexisUni on the library's A-Z database page.

The following core databases cover Legal subjects, and are only available to students in the Paralegal program. View these FAQs to find out how to request an account and login. 

We recommend that you set up Westlaw Edge to get the latest search features. 

Once you have an account, you can use these links to log in.

The following databases cover Legal subjects, and are available on the Library website

Other Guides & Resources

  Library Tutorials

  Library Login

Library databases require user authentication.

  • ID: 9-digit NU ID Number
  • Password: 6-digit birth date  (MMDDYY)

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is available online and in person to help students improve their writing.

About the Writing Center

Schedule an Appointment

Writing Center Job Aid

What's New!

Dec. 22: The library will be closed from December 23, 2023 to January 1, 2024 for winter break. We will reopen on January 2, 2024. Happy holidays!

Nov. 22: The library will close at 5PM (Pacific) on Wednesday, Nov. 22 for Thanksgiving. We will resume normal hours on Saturday, Nov. 25. Thank you!

Nov. 21: Read about how some of our library staff give back to their community through volunteer work in our latest blog post.

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