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Nutshell Series (in print)

The Nutshell Series, published by West Academic, provides concise summaries of a variety of topics, providing understandable, dependable introductions to a field of law or legal topics. 

How to Find: 

  • You can find this series using the online catalog, Julius. Under "Find Books & More", you can search by using keywords (ex: nutshell constitution) or by series (ex: Nutshell Series).
  • Recent editions are held at the Circulation Desk. 

Hornbook Series (in print)

The Hornbook Series, published by West Academic, are one-volume treatises that attempt to summarize and explain the law in a specific area. 

How to Find: 

  • You can find this series using the online catalog, Julius. Under "Find Books & More", you can search by using keywords (ex: hornbook corporate finance) or by series (ex: Hornbook Series).
  • Recent editions are held at the Circulation Desk. 

Concise Hornbook Series

The Concise Hornbook Series, published by West Academic, are simplified versions of the Hornbook series. 

How to Find: 

  • You can find this series using the online catalog, Julius. Under "Find Books & More", you can search by using keywords (ex: concise hornbook administrative law) or by series (ex: Concise Hornbook Series).
  • Recent editions are held at the Circulation Desk. 

Concept & Insight Series (in print)

The Concepts and Insights Series, published by West Academic, provides short explanations of a variety of legal subjects, typically written by well-known and well-respected legal scholars. 

How to Find:

  • You can find this series using the online catalog, Julius. Under "Find Books & More", you can search by using keywords (ex: concept and insight administrative) or by series (ex: Concept and Insights).
  • Recent editions are held at the Circulation Desk. 

Examples & Explanations Series (in print)

The Examples and Explanations Series, published by Wolters Kluwer, provides hypothetical questions with detailed explanations on various topics

How to Find:

  • You can find this series using the online catalog, Julius. Under "Find Books & More", you can search by using keywords (ex: examples and explanations civil procedure) or by series (ex: Examples and Explanations Series).
  • Recent editions are held in the Reserves section.