New AI Research Tools Now Available: Lexis Protege & Westlaw CoCounsel

Legal research just got a powerful upgrade! USF Law students and faculty now have access to Lexis Protege and Westlaw CoCounsel, two advanced AI-powered legal research assistants designed to streamline complex legal tasks, enhance research accuracy, and improve productivity.

These tools represent a significant leap in legal technology, integrating generative AI to assist with drafting, document analysis, legal research, and much more. Whether you’re working on a memo, reviewing contracts, or preparing for moot court, these AI tools can save time and improve the quality of your work.

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New Books At The Zief Law Library: January 2025

A collage of ten book covers from the list of new books at the Zief Law Library, added to the collection in January 2025.
A book cover collage of ten new titles added to the library’s collection in January 2025.

The Zief Law Library added over a hundred new books and ebooks to its collection in January 2025! Topics from January include: animal law; antitrust; art law; blockchain; business associations; career planning; civil rights; criminal law; constitutional law; contracts; courts and judiciary; economics; environmental law; family law; health law; human rights; immigration law; intellectual property; international law; labor law; legal education; legal research and writing; privacy and data protection; property; tax law; technology; and more!

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. 

Researching International and Human Rights Law

Researching International Law & Human Rights Cases

International law and human rights cases can be complex to research due to the variety of sources, jurisdictions, and tribunals involved. Unlike domestic law, where cases and statutes are typically found in a centralized system, international legal research requires navigating treaties, customary international law, and decisions from multiple international courts. Here’s a short guide to help you get started.

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