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Moritz College of Law

Law Library

Legal Research and Writing Success

This guide features resources to help you succeed in LAW I & II as well as any advanced legal writing courses you may take at Moritz.

Importance of Being Organized

Both in law school and in practice, being organized is crucial. Proper organization helps you avoid procrastination, make more efficient use of your time, and--perhaps most importantly--meet your deadlines.

We encourage Moritz students to use the resources on this page to create and organize their documents. However, organization is highly individualistic, and other methods, books, or apps may be more helpful.

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 allows the Ohio State community to collaborate through one cloud platform delivering a wide range of productivity apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. To download Microsoft 365, follow the instructions at microsoft365.osu.edu

Research Folders

Research folders are one way to organize and manage the sources you collect for a project. See the links below for instructions on how to create and use research folders on Bloomberg Law, Lexis+, and Westlaw Edge: