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Summer & Post-Grad Database Access
Planning ahead for summer research or post-graduation work? Here's what you need to know about access to Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, CEB, and other library resources.
Westlaw
Summer
Continuing students may use Westlaw over the summer for non-commercial research, including work for internships, externships, or academic projects. Student access cannot be used for billable work.
Post-Grad
Graduating students who enroll in the Westlaw Graduate Elite Program are eligible for six free months of Westlaw Precision. Access is limited to 60 hours per month and must be for non-commercial use (i.e., no billable work).
Lexis
Summer
Continuing students retain access to Lexis over the summer. Public Records may not be used for employment purposes.
Check with your employer before using a student login for work; some prefer use of employer-issued credentials.
Post-Grad
Graduates retain access to Lexis+ for six months after graduation. No additional registration is required.
Pursuing public interest work? You may qualify for extended Lexis access. Check eligibility and apply at lexisnexis.com/grad-access.
Bloomberg Law
Summer
Continuing students may use Bloomberg Law over the summer without restrictions.
Registration is strongly encouraged. CEB materials are used widely across practice areas in California.
Other Databases
Continuing students have full summer access to HeinOnline and other online library subscription resources. Check the law library's A-Z Databases page for information about logging in to resources from off campus.
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