Legal Research

Law students seeking assistance with legal research have several options:

Contact the Reference Desk. Assistance is available online by chat or request portal, or by phone at (505) 277-0935.

Schedule a Research Consultation. Consultations are especially helpful for students working on a seminar paper, law journal note, and researching for work. Check the available time slots and schedule a consultation.

Consult a Research Guide. Our research guides pull together essential primary and secondary sources needed for legal research. Some even provide research advice, checklists, or step-by-step research instructions. The guides in the areas of Environmental and Natural Resources, Indian Law, Legal Ethics, New Mexico Law, and Finding Journal Articles are some of the most heavily used by students.