Paralegal Studies Resources

Welcome to the RVCC Library

This guide will walk you through the resources the RVCC Library has to help you succeed in your Paralegal Studies program. 

Legal Research: websites, library databases, and library books to help you conduct legal research

Law Journals & Articles: find specific law journals available through the Library or browse the full list

Areas of Law: websites and other resources for researching or learning about specific areas of law you are studying

Careers: information on paralegal careers

Citing Sources: resources for citing paralegal research

Legal Series Videos: a 6-part video series from Alexander Street Press exploring legal briefs, research, ethics, and writing, as well as paralegals in the cyberworld and paralegal employment (RVCC login required)

Lexis+: a legal research database that can be used on the RVCC Library computers or with a subscription provided to students through certain Paralegal Program courses. Lexis+ includes state and federal case law, Shepard citations, briefs, pleadings and motions, and secondary legal sources