There are many choices when it comes to picking out the right study aid.  They come in different formats and cover materials in different ways.  If you need a general overview of a topic that explains the law, you might use the Nutshell Series or the Concise Hornbooks.  Other series will provide practice questions, such as the Exam Pro Series or Friedman’s Practice Series.  There are even a couple that provide both an overview and practice questions, like Glannon Guides and Examples and Explanations.

Dr. Jarmon, from the Office of Academic Success, has created a handy guide to the various study Aid series that discusses different types of study aids.  This guide is available in the tutor office, located behind the Research and Information desk in the Law Library.  The different series are also available in various formats.

Check out what the Law Library has available!

Online:

West Academic Study Aid collection (includes study aids from West Academic Publishing, Foundation Press, and Gilberts), there is even the Gilbert’s Law Dictionary to help out with any legal terminology.

• Acing Series
• Black Letter Outlines
• Career Guides
• Concise Hornbooks
• Exam Pro
• Gilbert Law Summaries
• Law Stories
• Nutshells
• Quick Review
• Short and Happy

Print (on Reserve):

• Acing Series
• Black Letter Outlines
• Concepts and Insights
• Crunch Time
• Emanuel’s Law Outlines
• Examples and Explanations
• Gilbert Law Summaries
• Hornbooks
• Law Stories
• Nutshells
• Understanding Law

Audio CDs (On Reserve):

• Law School Legends
• Sum and Substance

Flashcards (On Reserve):

• Law in a Flash
• Texas Law Cards

Other Resources:

Don’t forget to take advantage of other resources that are available to you, right here in the Law School.  The Office of Academic Success, run by Dr. Amy Jarmon, has many resources available to assist you.