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There’s a Library for That: Special Libraries

The Washington State Law Library holds a special place in state history, tracing its origins to the Washington Territorial Library, established by the Organic Act of the Territory of Washington which passed on March 2, 1853. The State Law Library is…

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Writing Wrongs: Language Choice in Legal Writing

With a List of Suggested Resources

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Probate in Washington — Online and Library Resources

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AI Legal Research for Busy Lawyers

Legal news has been rife with discussion of new artificial intelligence (AI) products and…

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Legislative History Research Tips

The Washington State Legislative Session kicks off today, and one of the most frequent requests we…

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Young Lives Taken by Gun Death: A Book Review

This is the next installment in a series of short reviews of criminal justice, social justice, and narrative nonfiction titles available at the Washington State Law Library.

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Seven Years On and Back in the News: Shelby County v. Holder

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Researching the Washington State Constitution

The Washington State Constitution was ratified in 1889…

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The Law Library Guide to the Washington State Legislature

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Washington Statewide Face Covering Mandate — Health and Legal Resources

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