JustisOne is a huge caselaw database that includes Canadian cases and has a feature similar to CanLII for finding cases that cite a specific paragraph of a case. You can access JustisOne from the Quick Links section on the library's home page. Click on the settings icon and select Canada as your jurisdiction. Search for […]
Legal Research
Refining your noting up techniques
Have you ever wanted to find cases that deal with a specific section of a case, but don’t want to waste your time looking through all the cases that cite your case? Here are some tips to do just that: If you want to note up a particular paragraph on CanLII, look for the text […]
Westlaw and Quicklaw training
The library is pleased to offer remote Westlaw and Quicklaw training sessions: Westlaw training Join trainer Jeremy Dunn on Wednesday, February 24 from 12:30 PM to 1 :30 PM for a WestlawNext Canada webinar for Osgoode students. Joining instructions are below: Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here […]
Whither the Canadian Human Rights Reporter (CHRR)?
The Canadian Human Rights Reporter has ceased publication as of December 31, 2020. Subscribers around the country, including libraries, recently experienced access issues with CHRR's content and their website, which led to many wondering what happened. Canadian Human Rights Reporter logo A recent announcement from Shelagh Day, President and Senior Editor of CHRR, was sent […]
WestlawNext Canada training
Join trainer Jeremy Dunn on Wednesday, November 18 from 1 PM to 2 PM for a WestlawNext Canada webinar for Osgoode upper year and graduate students. Joining instructions are below: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting +1 647-497-6301 Canada, Toronto (Toll) Conference ID: 655 874 165# Local numbers
Open Access and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented motivation for researchers and academics to share knowledge widely, not just among scientists but across all academic fields. An increasing number of organisations are moving towards an Open Access model for disseminating information in response to COVID-19, but more challenges and opportunities lie ahead. The Rise of Pre-prints […]
Lexis Advance Quicklaw training
Join Lexis Nexis trainer Cathy Hayhow this Wednesday, October 21 from 1 PM to 2PM for a Lexis Advance Quicklaw webinar for Osgoode upper year and graduate students. Joining instructions are below: Prior to the meeting, if you wish to test your connection to our WebEx Training Centre, please access: Webex Test Instructions: Join the […]
Lexis Advance Quicklaw webinar
Join Lexis Nexis trainer Cathy Hayhow this Thurdsay, June 4 at 11 AM for a Lexis Advance Quicklaw webinar for Osgoode students. Whether you're working as a Research Assistant, starting your career as an articling student or just interested in brushing up your research skills, this webinar is for you. Please follow the link below […]
Virtual Legal Research Workshop
This year the Library is pleased to offer a legal research workshop via Zoom on Wednesday May 6, from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. While the session is geared primarily to Research Assistants, all students are welcome to participate. Topics to be covered: • Using Omni • Accessing eBooks • Finding journal articles for legal […]
Streaming legal videos from the library catalogue
While you may look to the library catalogue to help you find print and electronic materials for your research, did you know that you also have access to legal videos and films that you can stream from home? Whether it is for research projects or simply your entertainment, you can find legal films or law-related […]