New Books At The Zief Law Library: April 2025

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

The Zief Law Library added new books and eBooks to its collection in April 2025. Topics from April include: business associations; career planning; constitutional law; courts and judiciary; criminal procedure; death penalty; labor law; energy law; family law; health law; immigration law; reproductive rights; social justice; space law; sports law; 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. 

Law Library Hours: Graduation Week

Graduation Week Hours (May 11 – May 18)

  • Sunday, May 11: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Monday, May 12: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Tuesday – Friday, May 13 – May 16: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 17: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, May 18: Closed

Normal Summer Hours (Beginning May 19)

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

And don’t forget to check the Zief Lost and Found Cart! Please abide by the honor code and only take items that belong to you. Items will be discarded on Saturday, 5/17/2025. For high-value items such as phones, wallets, and keys, call Public Safety Non-Emergency at (415)-422-4201.

Free and Reduced Cost Legal Resources

Whether you’re working on a summer internship, building research skills for practice, or simply looking to save on database fees in your future practice, there are lots of quality legal research tools beyond Lexis and Westlaw. Below is a curated list of free and reduced-cost legal resources, along with guides to help you navigate them.

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New Books At The Zief Law Library: March 2025

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

The Zief Law Library added new books to its collection in March 2025. Topics from March include: agricultural law; animal law; blockchain; business associations; constitutional law; courts and judiciary; criminal law; election law; evidence; immigration law; Indigenous rights; insurance law; international human rights law; legal education; political science; social justice; 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’s print and digital collections. Navigate the site by using the tabs to the left. New books are organized by date of arrival. 

New Books At The Zief Law Library: February 2025

A collage of ten book covers added to the Zief Law Library’s collection in February 2025.

The Zief Law Library added new books and ebooks to its collection in February 2025. Topics from February include: alternative dispute resolution; animal law; art law; blockchain; business associations; career planning; civil rights; courts and judiciary; criminal law; election law; environmental law; family law; health law; human rights law; immigration law; Indigenous rights; intellectual property; international law; legal education; legal research and writing; mental health; privacy and data protection; technology; urban planning; wills and trusts; women’s rights; 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. 

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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New Books At The Zief Law Library: December 2024

A collage of ten book covers from the list of new books at the Zief Law Library, added to the collection in December 2024.
A book cover collage of ten new titles added to the library’s collection in December 2024.

The Zief Law Library added new books to its collection in December 2024. Topics from December include: appellate and trial advocacy; artificial intelligence; business associations; Cambodian law; civil procedure; civil rights and justice; constitutional law; courts and judiciary; economics; environmental law; evidence; family law; health law; immigration law; Indigenous rights; intellectual property; labor law; legal education; legal research and writing; privacy; reproductive rights; 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.