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2/9/2026 CSU|LAW Use of Deadly Force Program

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Following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minnesota, law enforcement use of deadly force is again a major subject of media coverage and public debate. The Cleveland State University College of Law Criminal Justice Center will present Examining Law Enforcement Use of Deadly Force 12noon-1pm, Monday, February 9, 2026. The panelists will be Jonathan Witmer-Rich, Associate Dean, Leon M. & Gloria Plevin Professor of Law, Criminal Justice Center Co-Director; Justin Washburne, Director of Bar Preparation, former Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor and District of Nevada Assistant United States Attorney; and Rufus Sims, Civil Rights and Criminal Defense Attorney and CSU|LAW 1986 alumnus. The panelists will discuss when law enforcement are authorized to use deadly force, both under the Fourth Amendment and under state law, and what remedies are available under state and federal law for unlawful uses of deadly force. The program will be made publicly available as a webinar.

2/9/2026 CSU|LAW Use of Deadly Force Program – CSU Law Library Blog 2/9/2026 CSU|LAW Use of Deadly Force Program Laura Ray Posted on February 4, 2026 Posted in National, Social Justice, Speakers and Visiting Scholars Tagged with Constitutional law, Criminal law Following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minnesota, law enforcement us...

Find Print & Online Study Aids for Your Spring Classes

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Buying study aids can get pricey. The law library can help. With our Study Aids research guide, you can get a handle on what types of study aids are out there and where you can find them. You’ll also learn more about our two online study aid platforms – West Academic and Aspen Learning Library. Prefer print? Our print study aids are available in the reference section and can be checked out at the main desk.

Whether you’re a 1L in property or an upper-level student in corporations, the library has something to offer in terms of helpful study aids.

Find Print & Online Study Aids for Your Spring Classes – CSU Law Library Blog Find Print & Online Study Aids for Your Spring Classes [email protected] Posted on February 2, 2026 Posted in Study and Exam Tips Buying study aids can get pricey. The law library can help. With our Study Aids research guide, you can get a handle on what types of study aids are out there and....

Succeed in Law School as a Neurodivergent Student – Resources on Westlaw

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Neurodivergent law students possess strengths and advantages that are different from your neurotypical peers. Westlaw has put together a law school survival guide for neurodivergent students with tips on advocating for yourself and using the features of Westlaw that are particularly neurodivergent-friendly. You’ll find a welcome video, tips on your best law school brain, general information on seeking accommodations, and Westlaw tools for focusing, aiding memory, and visualizing.

Succeed in Law School as a Neurodivergent Student – Resources on Westlaw – CSU Law Library Blog Succeed in Law School as a Neurodivergent Student – Resources on Westlaw [email protected] Posted on January 28, 2026 Posted in Law Student News Tagged with Wellness Neurodivergent law students possess strengths and advantages that are different from your neurotypical peers. Westlaw has put...

Study Aids for Property, Torts & More

Study Aids for Property, Torts & More – CSU Law Library Blog Study Aids for Property, Torts & More [email protected] Posted on January 27, 2026 Posted in Study and Exam Tips Property and torts classes in law school can drive any law students temporarily nuts. New vocabulary, old cases, and exam questions that seem to come from another planet. The good....

Finding the Right Type of Study Aid for You

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While they are no replacement for reading the materials and creating your own class outline, study aids can help you prepare for class, review key concepts and get ready for exams. But what type of study aid is best when you can choose from nutshells, hornbooks, flashcards, and more? You may have also heard about certain series that your colleagues recommend, like Examples and Explanations, the Understanding Series, or Emanuel Law Outlines.

Our Study Aids research guide can help you navigate the wide world of study aids. The guide can help you locate study aids and help you choose which ones you might like. You’ll also learn about our two online study aid packages through West Academic and Aspen Learning.

If you want to get more in-depth information about study aids, check out our Legal Research Seminar on study aids.

Finding the Right Type of Study Aid for You – CSU Law Library Blog Finding the Right Type of Study Aid for You [email protected] Posted on January 26, 2026 Posted in Study and Exam Tips While they are no replacement for reading the materials and creating your own class outline, study aids can help you prepare for class, review key concepts and get ready for....

Find All of the Law Databases We Offer in One Place

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The law library provides you with many more law-related databases beyond Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law. You can find them all on our Law Databases list, linked from our homepage. Some of the highlights include –

HeinOnline – an extensive database that includes law journals, treatises, historical materials and more

Foreign Law Guide – a quick starting point for foreign law research

Gale Making of Modern Law – U.S. Supreme Court records & briefs from 1832-1978 & Landmark records & briefs from the Courts of Appeals 1891-1980

Hannah Capitol Connection – Ohio legislative materials & news

PLI Plus – a collection of secondary sources, including treatises not found elsewhere

ProQuest Congressional – a comprehensive database of federal legislative history materials

LLMC – a collection of legal materials converted from microfiche

Find All of the Law Databases We Offer in One Place – CSU Law Library Blog Find All of the Law Databases We Offer in One Place [email protected] Posted on January 23, 2026 Posted in Lexis, Westlaw & Bloomberg The law library provides you with many more law-related databases beyond Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law. You can find them all on our Law Databases list, li...