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*Pre Law: General Research Guide

Information (such as law board (LSATs) preparation & legal research) to assist students seeking careers as an attorney, legal assistant or paralegal.

Featured Books

The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities

The Court and the World: American Law and the New Global Realities

"In this original, far-reaching and timely book, Justice Stephen Breyer examines the work of SCOTUS in an increasingly interconnected world, a world in which all sorts of public and private activity--from the conduct of national security policy to the conduct of international trade--obliges the Court to consider and understand circumstances beyond America’s borders. At a time when ordinary citizens may book international lodging directly through online sites like Airbnb, it has become clear that judicial awareness can no longer stop at the water’s edge"-- Provided by publisher.

Dissent and the Supreme Court

Dissent and the Supreme Court

"Melvin Urofsky’s major new book looks at the role of dissent in the Supreme Court and the meaning of the Constitution through the greatest and longest lasting public-policy debate in the country’s history, among members of the Supreme Court, between the Court and the other branches of government, and between the Court and the people of the United States"--Jacket.

The Oxford Handbook of the U.S. Constitution

The Oxford Handbook of the U.S. Constitution

The Oxford Handbook of the U.S. Constitution offers a comprehensive overview and introduction to the U.S. Constitution from the perspectives of history, political science, law, rights, and constitutional themes, while focusing on its development, structures, rights, and role in the U.S. political system and culture. This Handbook enables readers within and beyond the U.S. to develop a critical comprehension of the literature on the Constitution, along with accessible and up-to-date analysis.

Sisters in Law

Sisters in Law

"The relationship between Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg--Republican and Democrat, Christian and Jew, western rancher’s daughter and Brooklyn girl--transcends party, religion, region, and culture. Strengthened by each other’s presence, these groundbreaking judges, the first and second to serve on the highest court in the land, have transformed the Constitution and America itself, making it a more equal place for all women. Linda Hirshman’s dual biography includes revealing stories of how these trailblazers fought for their own recognition in a male-dominated profession--battles that would ultimately benefit every American woman.

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ONESearch
You can use ONESearch to search almost everything the Memorial Library has: books and e-books, videos, articles, digital media, and more.

For more tips on using ONESearch, visit our ONESearch using Primo VE guide.

Use the Library Map to Locate Books by Call Number

Books are located in the South Wing.  Use the first letter of a book's call number to identify the floor on which it may be found:

2nd floor:  C-H     3rd floor:  J-N, Q-Z     4th floor:  A-B, P

Map of SUNY Cortland's Memorial Library

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You can find eBooks by refining your book results to 

     "Available Online" 

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