FOR 2Ls and 3Ls

This survey seeks information about your Summer 2007 work experience. We use this information to gauge how legal research is changing and to adjust instruction accordingly. AND READ THIS: The survey responses are anonymous, unless you opt to be entered into a drawing for tickets to the Cornell v. Yale hockey game on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm.

1. Are you a: 2L or a 3L ?

2. Where did you work? (check all that apply)

3. Estimate how much of your work time was devoted to research:

4. Did you have access to Lexis and/or Westlaw?

5. Did you use any other online resources besides Lexis/Westlaw?

Yes No

6. Estimate how much of your research was done in print materials %.

7. If you used print, how did you use it? Check all that apply:

1. To research secondary sources
2. To research primary law
3. To do preliminary research before going online
4. To read secondary sources
5. To read primary law
6. Other:  

8. Did your employer have a law librarian to assist you with research?

Yes No

9. In which subject areas did you research:

Yes No

Was it useful? Any suggestions?

11. Have you taken an advanced legal research course?

Yes No

Was it useful?

12. What additional research instruction should be available to prepare students for employment? Are there specific courses that you would like to have offered?

OPTIONAL: If you want to participate in the drawing for Cornell v. Yale hockey game on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7:00 pm, please enter your name and email: Your name:         Email: The Drawing for the Hockey Tickets will take place Friday, November 2nd. Winners will be notified by e-mail and announced on the Law Library web site.