Print Textbook

About 100 kinds of paper textbooks are shelved in the STL Law Library and are currently only available for in-library reading. You may scan and photocopy using the printer in the library. The Print Textbook List is provided at the bottom of the page as reference. 

Electronic Textboks

The STL Law Library will update the titles of eTextbook regularly on Textbooks & Course Materials Section . 

For on-campus students, just visit the Textbooks & Course Materials  from the STL Law Library's website to obtain eTextbooks directly.

For off-campus students, you may need to apply for a remote access method to access electronic textbooks and course materials.

Study aids are supplemental sources that are designed to assist you with learning legal concepts.  You can use study aids as explanatory material, gain background knowledge, and context on a legal topic.  They can help clarify confusion and prepare for exams!

Below is an explanation of the most common types and series of study aids you may find.

…In a Nutshell (“Nutshells”)

This paperback series explains areas of law in a condensed quick overview format.

Examples & Explanations ("E&Es")

This series provides explanations and analysis for a legal topic and then gives examples to help fully understand the analysis.  A series of problems at the end of each section help in testing understanding.  Answers are provided.

Hornbooks

These are sometimes referred to as student treatises; they are often authored by noted scholars.  These books explain fundamental legal concepts in a narrative style. 

Concise Hornbooks 

This series features a scholarly and concise analysis of major areas of law by renowned faculty members. 

Understanding…

This series provides an overview and analysis of different areas of law.  They provide less analysis than hornbooks but more than Nutshells.  This series is sometimes referred to mini-hornbooks.

Concepts and Insights

This publication explains major cases and issues in a simple and straightforward way. 

Short and Happy Guide 

This series explains difficult legal concepts in the simple terms with understanding techniques to master these concepts. 

CALI (Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction) is a non-profit organization that provides tutorials on law school class subjects created by law professors.  It also provides access to supplementary materials like e-books, outlines, and podcasts.  Please contact the library for the account information.