Month: October 2024

Zief Law Library’s Law Career Planning Collection

Posted on by Tim Sanzi

Research Your Legal Career Path with Zief’s Career Planning Collection

Are you a law student looking to explore your career options? Look no further than the Zief Law Library’s Career Planning Collection! Located conveniently on the first floor, this valuable resource is designed to help you navigate the diverse landscape of legal professions.

Explore the Collection

Our Career Collection offers a wealth of information on various legal career paths, from traditional law firm roles to alternative legal careers. Whether you’re interested in corporate law, public interest, or judicial clerkships, you’ll find resources to guide your journey.

Research with Expert Assistance
The Zief Law Librarians are here to support your career exploration. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help in navigating the collection or conducting in-depth research on specific legal careers. Our knowledgeable staff can assist you in finding the most relevant and up-to-date information for your interests

Access Through Ignacio

Browsing our Career Collection is easy through Ignacio, our comprehensive library catalog. Simply log in with your USF single sign on and start exploring the wealth of career-related materials at your fingertips.

Suggested Catalog Searches

To get you started, here are some search terms you can try in Ignacio:

  • “Legal careers”
  • “Alternative legal careers”
  • “Law firm practice”
  • “Public interest law”
  • “Corporate legal departments”
  • “Judicial clerkships”
  • “Legal technology careers”
  • “Environmental law careers”
  • “International law careers”
  • “Legal writing careers”

These searches will help you discover books, guides, and other resources specific to various legal career paths.

Take Action Today

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your potential legal career paths. Visit the Career Collection on the first floor of the Zief Law Library, search Ignacio for relevant titles, and connect with our librarians for personalized assistance.Your future in law starts here – let the Zief Law Library’s Career Collection be your guide to a fulfilling legal career!

Zief Law Library Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Legal History, Events, and Resources

Posted on by Randall Seder

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY 2024: OCTOBER 14TH

In celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Zief Library Assistant Randall Seder takes a look at the social and legal history of the day, highlights Zief research resources, and presents some Bay Area events of interest.

Image of a Navajo woman wearing a shirt that says, "Natives Vote: Every Vote Counts." The image is from Patty Ferguson-Bohnee's 2020 article, "How the Native American Vote Continues to be Suppressed,” from the American Bar Association website.
“I will never forget the Navajo grandmother who spoke only Navajo and could not vote after Arizona passed its voter ID law in 2004…The system failed to consider her reality as a Navajo woman and failed to value her as a voter. Fortunately, she was persistent in exercising her right to vote, but not all voters are, nor should they have to be…” “How the Native American Vote Continues to be Suppressed,” Patty Ferguson-Bohnee, 2020, American Bar Association website.

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY HISTORY

Join the Zief Law Library in celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 14th, 2024. Indigenous Peoples Day is an official city and state holiday in various jurisdictions within the United States. The holiday acknowledges Indigenous resilience, sovereignty, and diverse cultural heritage, as well as commemorates their immeasurable contributions to United States history, culture, and the law. Continue reading “Zief Law Library Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Legal History, Events, and Resources” →

New Books At The Zief Law Library: September 2024

Posted on by Randall Seder
A collage of ten book covers from the list of books added to the library's collection during September 2024.
Collage of book covers from the September 2024 “New Books” list at Zief Law Library.

The Zief Law Library added new books to its collection in September 2024. Topics from September include arbitration; aquaculture law; banking law; business associations; career planning; comparative law; constitutional law; contracts; courts and judiciary; criminal law and justice; cultural heritage and art law; death penalty; domestic violence law; election law; energy law; entertainment law; environmental law; E.U. law evidence; immigration law; Indigenous law; intellectual property; international human rights law; international law; legal education; legal research and writing; maritime law; military law; national security; privacy and data protection; private law; property; psychology and the law; remedies; reproductive rights and health law; secured transaction; sexuality and the law; tax law; technology; transitional justice; and U.S. lawmaking.

Click the titles below or explore our monthly New Books at Zief Law Library webpage for the complete list of recent arrivals. On this site, you will find new additions to the Zief Library print and digital collections. Navigate the site by using the tabs to the left. New books are organized by date of arrival.