Q. Does the library have any study guides?

The library has several resources that can help you find supplementary reading during the semester and for exam prep.

First-year course guides:

• Property
• Torts
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Civil Procedure

These guides link to resources in print and online to help you understand the basics. 

Cases in-Depth:

• AudioCaseFiles

​ Provides audio recordings of opinions commonly read in first and second year courses (HLS registration required).

• Law Stories (Print Only)

​Each book digs into the stories behind leading cases in major legal subjects. 

Test yourself:

• CALI  (registration required)

Interactive digital lessons and tutorials on legal subjects

• Past HLS Exams (2003--present)  (Harvard Law log in required).

General study advice:

• Library Guide to Preparing for HLS Exams

Tips and resources for preparing for exams

• HOLLIS 

For more general advice on approaches to law school, studying and exams, search for the subject   Law--Study and Teaching--United States or for keywords like "law school" "success" "study" "examinations" "exams"

Summaries and Study Aids

•  WK Online Study Aid Library

Online versions of summaries and study guides including Examples & Explanations, Emanuel Law, CrunchTime, CaseNote Legal Briefs, Glannon’s Guides, and more.

• HOLLIS

The Library has a number of other introductory and summary series in print, such as the Nutshell series, Examples & Explanations, Understanding the Law of ... Try the advanced search in HOLLIS for your subject plus one of these terms as a title keyword. 

Commercial Study Tools:

•  Harvard Law Coop

The library does not collect commercial study tools (e.g. flashcards, Gilbert's & Emanuel outlines), but many are available at the Coop

Take a break!

• Study Break Guide 

Don't forget to take a break from your studies. We've created a guide with some ideas for fun.