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How do I access my West Academic books?

How do I access my West Academic books?

If your law school library provides your subscription, simply access by going to subscription.westacademic.com and sign in using your school email address. In addition, there may be a link on your law school library’s web page.

How do I download West Academic ebooks?

Sign in to subscription.westacademic.com. Search for the book you would like to read offline and select it from the search results page. On the book detail page, click ‘Browse Book’ and select a chapter from the Table of Contents to open the book to that chapter.

What is casebook Plus?

CasebookPlus is a new digitally-enhanced casebook option from West Academic. When you purchase CasebookPlus you’ll receive lifetime digital access to a downloadable casebook along with the print copy.

How do I download from West academic?

Download the app for your mobile device at the Apple App Store or on Google Play. Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for the West Academic Library App. Download the app to your mobile device. Sign in to your mobile app and the title you have selected will be on your bookshelf.

What is Aspen casebook?

The Aspen Casebook Series (famously known among law faculty and students as the “red and black” casebooks) encompasses almost 400 highly regarded textbooks in more than eighty disciplines, from large enrollment courses, such as Torts and Contracts to emerging electives such as Sustainability and the Law of Policing.

Is there a casebook Connect app?

Casebook Connect must be accessed via your device’s browser while connected to the Internet. We do not currently have an app or offline option available.

What are casebooks in law?

A casebook is a type of textbook used primarily by students in law schools. Rather than simply laying out the legal doctrine in a particular area of study, a casebook contains excerpts from legal cases in which the law of that area was applied.

What is connected casebook?

Casebook Connect is the most empowering collection of digital learning tools for the modern law student. The Casebook Connect platform provides an intuitive, enhanced reading experience combined with a variety of powerful study and analytical tools to offer a personalized, measurable approach to learning the law.

Do you need Casebooks for law school?

Casebooks are important for more than building up your biceps. Though they are cumbersome, you will need them for every class your first year, and for most classes the final two years. Everyone knows how expensive law school is – students routinely take on six figures of debt just for the three years of tuition alone.

How do you read caselaw?

Step 1: Pre-reading

  1. Step 1: Read the case name.
  2. Step 2: Read the first paragraph or two to understand who the parties are and the issue that brought them to court.
  3. Step 3: Read the first sentence of each paragraph.
  4. Step 4: Read the last paragraph or two so that you understand the holding and disposition of the case.

Is there an app for Casebook connect?

Is an iPad worth it for law school?

In a law school setting, the iPad is great for taking notes (however you please), reading, keeping yourself organized, email, recording lectures, collaborating, presenting, and watching (missed classes, webinars, educational stuff of course).

Should I buy a tablet for law school?

The majority of lawyers who use tablets take them into courtrooms. It’s very helpful to have digital versions of documents available in court and tablets make it easy to create complete archives of relevant legal documents. Also, lawyers use tablets in order to serve the needs of clients.

Who is the first publisher of Law School cases?

Publisher of the first commercially available law school casebook in 1908, West Academic Publishing embraces its history of providing the highest quality traditional course books, while also bringing to market innovative materials addressing emerging areas of law and showcasing new teaching methods for law faculty.

Where can I find specialized law books for my practice area?

Find specialized titles designed for a multitude of practice areas. Black’s Law Dictionary is the most widely cited law book in the world and is the standard for the language law. Our professional-grade eBook app gives you access to online law books on your desktop, laptop, or tablet.

What are the best law books for law students?

Black’s Law Dictionary is the most widely cited law book in the world and is the standard for the language law. Our professional-grade eBook app gives you access to online law books on your desktop, laptop, or tablet. Stay informed with the latest updates from Thomson Reuters.