As finals approach, you may be looking for a reliably quiet place to study or even take your exams. The bookable study rooms on the lower level of the library may be the perfect place! When studying, especially in a group, it should be noted that the study rooms are not soundproof. If you are planning on speaking above a whisper during your study session, please consider using the library’s upper level or the collaborative workspace in room 15 on the lower level. There are a total of four pods in room 15, which can be reserved just like the study rooms. In addition to the intuitive tools and t ..read more

As you gear up for the challenging exam period, it's the perfect time to take full advantage of the unique resources offered by the University of Arizona Main Library. These facilities are designed not just to aid your study efforts but to enrich your entire academic experience, especially for law students who have access to a range of specialized services. Family Study Room - For student-parents, this room is a godsend. Equipped with engaging toys and books for your children, it allows you to focus on your revisions in a supportive environment. This is particularly useful for law students who ..read more

If this month's eclipse got you thinking about the incredible universe around us but you don't want to get too far away from your legal frame of mind, come to the library to read about space law! Space law is a category that includes many different kinds of law as well as topics outside of the law. Additionally, legal research in this area is further complicated due to the diverse stakeholders, including many different national and international governments, as well as an increasing amount of private entities. This leads to space law being governed by many different sets of law ..read more

With the advent of rock climbing as an Olympic sport in the Tokyo 2020 Games, this alternative, adventurous pastime/lifestyle has broached the mainstream. While this post will not predict the likely winners in Paris 2024, nor speculate about the risks associated with free soloing (see “A Sponsor Steps Away From the Edge” for the story of Clif Bar dropping Alex Honnold and other free soloers as sponsored athletes), I will instead use this unique activity as an opportunity to study the intersection between recreation, indigenous religious freedom, and the very concept of wilderness. Though many ..read more

  While sports, gaming, and gambling law are often grouped together, if you’re performing legal research on a recreational activity it is critically important to know whether or not this activity is typically considered “gambling” under the law. If it is, there will be many additional regulations for you to consider.   Gambling is often described as a “game of chance,” as opposed to a “game of skill.” However, what exactly constitutes chance or skill, as well as the ratio that determines whether an activity is gambling, varies significantly based on the jurisdiction.   Differen ..read more

                                                                                                   Faculty Book Talk Series featuring Edward B. Foley on Monday March 25, 2024, from 12:10-1:00pm Please join the James E. Rogers College of Law’s Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library on Monday, March 25 at 12:10 pm, for a talk featuring Professor  ..read more

This March, we're shining a spotlight on sports law! Check back throughout the month to read posts about a variety of legal issues in sports and visit the library to see our book display! Most antitrust law in the United States is based on the Sherman Act. Passed in 1890, this act bans any anti-competitive behavior that restricts interstate commerce. It’s no surprise that this law is often leveraged against sports leagues. But what about baseball? In the early years of American professional baseball, there were multiple leagues that were in competition. The two largest, the National League and ..read more

Please join the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library on Monday February 26, at 12:10pm for another edition of our Faculty Book Talk series. This book talk features University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law professors Susie Salmon, Director of Legal Writing and Clinical Professor of Law, in conversation with Bryan Schwartz, Associate Clinical Professor of Law, to discuss Professor Salmon’s new book, A Short and Happy Guide to Moot Court. Students: The timing of this book talk is perfect – and intentional – as many of you prepare for your moot court competitions!  A Short & ..read more

The University has installed three new emergency phones in the basement near the emergency stair exits, which lead directly to UAPD (University of Arizona Police Department). In case of an emergency, simply follow the exit signs to locate these stairs and emergency phones. These phones function just like the blue emergency phone kiosks found around campus. With only one button, pushing it will connect you directly to UAPD. The locations of these emergency phones are as follows: One near the water fountain on the way to the elevator and stairs One on the west side of the building close to t ..read more

Election season is well underway with a looming question that may -- or may not -- be resolved by the U.S. Supreme Court next week. This is the focus of Distinguished Visiting Professor Edward (Ned) Foley and his colleagues' amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. Anderson. The question presented is: Did the Colorado Supreme Court err in ordering President Trump excluded from the 2024 presidential primary ballot? Back on December 19, 2023, the Colorado Supreme Court, in a narrow 4-3 decision, held that: President Trump is disqualified from holding the office of President u ..read more