San Francisco Law Library

Feel more confident and competent when conducting online legal research. Register for our free MCLE virtual program:

Online Legal Research and Resources
Wednesday, August 13
12-1PM

Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to sign up.

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Find out what's happening at the @sflawlibrary.bsky.social this August in our latest newsletter. And be sure to come to our upcoming free programs, including our special in-person event with Judge Murphy on Wednesday 8/27.

SF Law Library - August E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/5fca...

Use the @sflawlibrary.bsky.social's resources wherever you are, whenever you want! Read about all of the remote resources like Fastcase and Nolo we offer for free: sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2025/07/30/y...

Looking for something to do this summer? Schedule a free tour of the @sflawlibrary.bsky.social! Individuals, groups, and student groups may arrange for tours of the library by calling (415) 554-1772 for information and to schedule a tour. www.sf.gov/events--marc...

How can point of view, plot, theme, and character development inform your trial strategy? Find out at @sflawlibrary.bsky.social's special in-person MCLE event with the Honorable Stephen M. Murphy:

Literary Concepts for Trial Lawyers
Wednesday 8/27
12:15-1:15PM

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Learn to navigate online legal research and resources more confidently at our free virtual MCLE program on Wednesday, August 13 from 12-1PM. Advanced registration is required. Learn more here: www.sf.gov/event-202508...

If you missed today's free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic @sflawlibrary.bsky.social, you can still go to next month's clinic. The Bay Area Legal Aid clinic occurs on the fourth Thursday of every month. RSVP required—please call 415-982-1300 to schedule an appointment.

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If you enjoyed our July programs, just wait for August! Here are our upcoming programs, including a special in-person event with the Honorable Stephen M. Murphy:

Online Legal Research
Wednesday 8/13
12-1PM

Wednesday 8/27
12:15-1:15PM
Literary Concepts for Trial Lawyers

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We have new free programs planned for the coming weeks, including a special in-person event with the Honorable Stephen M. Murphy of SF Superior Court. Read more here: SF Law Library - July Program Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/c409...

Learn about the differences between extractive and generative AI and how to avoid pitfalls and security risks in our free virtual MCLE program:

Understanding the Risks, Rewards, and Regulation of AI in the Legal Industry
Wednesday, July 23
12-1PM

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There's still time to register for our free virtual MCLE program next Monday, July 21st, from 12-1PM. Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to sign up for Bloomberg Law Litigation Resources. We hope to see you there!

Do you have a legal problem? Talk to an attorney for free at the JDC's Legal Advice and Referral Clinic in Civic Center this Saturday, 7/19. Doors open at 9:30am, and no appointment is necessary. Learn more at the JDC's website: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Learn about Points of Law, Docket Key, Comparative Litigation Analytics, and more at our free virtual Bloomberg Law MCLE program next week:

Bloomberg Law Litigation Resources
Monday, July 21
12-1PM.

Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to register.

Speak to an attorney for free about your legal issue at tomorrow's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinic at GLIDE in the Tenderloin. Doors open at 10AM. Visit the JDC's website for more info: www.sfbar.org/jdc/jdc-lega...

Sign up for our two free virtual programs next week and get free MCLE credit:

Monday 7/21
Bloomberg Law Litigation Resources
12-1PM

Wednesday 7/23
Understanding the Risks, Rewards, and Regulation of AI in the Legal Industry
12-1PM

Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to register.

Did you know that you can access Bloomberg Law for free at the Law Library? Sign up for our free MCLE virtual program on Monday, July 21st, from 12-1PM to learn about Bloomberg Law litigation resources and more. Advanced registration is required. Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to sign up.

AI tools will continue to impact how legal professionals complete daily tasks. Learn about the risks and rewards of AI in the legal industry in our free virtual MCLE program on Wednesday 7/23 from 12-1PM. Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to register.

Check out the Justice & Diversity Center's free Legal Advice and Referral Clinics this July:

Tenderloin
Wednesday 7/16 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Civic Center
Saturday 7/19 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Mission (by appointment only)
Tuesday 7/22 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Get free legal help with your consumer law issue at Bay Area Legal Aid's Consumer Rights Legal Clinic hosted at the Law Library. The clinic is the fourth Thursday of every month and by appointment only. Call Bay Area Legal Aid to RSVP. www.sf.gov/events--july...

Read about the San Francisco Bloody Thursday waterfront labor strikes of the 1930s in our latest Local Legal History post: sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2025/07/07/l...

Learn about our Bloomberg Law resources at our upcoming free MCLE virtual program:

Bloomberg Law Litigation Resources
Monday, July 21st
12-1PM

Advanced registration is required. Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to sign up.

Find out what's happening at the @sflawlibrary.bsky.social this July in our latest newsletter. And be sure to sign up for our free MCLE programs this month on 7/21 and 7/23. SF Law Library - July E-Update: hosted-p0.vresp.com/1095305/bdbb...

New month, new free programs at the Law Library! Register now for our upcoming free MCLE program:

Understanding the Risks, Rewards, and Regulation of AI in the Legal Industry
Presented by Stephan Shields, LexisNexis
Wednesday July 23, 12-1PM

Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to register.

New Look for HeinOnline HeinOnline unveiled a new interface for the first time in more than two decades. The upgrade makes it easier to find Hein’s many hidden gems with a new A to Z database list and drop-down menu…

After more than two decades HeinOnline has a new look! Stop by the @sflawlibrary.bsky.social to explore the new interface, as well as all of the amazing collections Hein offers at the library, including the Federal Legislative History Library. sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/n...

We will be closed Friday, July 4th, and reopen Monday, July 7th. You can use our remote resources while we are closed: www.sf.gov/legal-databa....

Local Legal History: San Francisco Committee of Vigilance Vigilance Committee’s Trial of California Supreme Court Justice David S. Terry The San Francisco Committee of Vigilance was formed in June 1851 by local “concerned citizens” as a …

Learn about the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance and its role in the city's tumultuous post-Gold Rush era in this month's Legal History installment: sflawlibraryblog.wordpress.com/2025/06/26/l...

Have an issue with debt collectors or wage garnishment? Make an appointment to speak with an attorney for free at Bay Area Legal Aid's Consumer Rights Legal Clinic tomorrow, Thursday 6/26 from 9-5, hosted at the law library. Call to make an appointment: www.sf.gov/events--june...

This program has been canceled. Please see our Events page for upcoming programs: www.sf.gov/departments-....

There's still time to register for tomorrow's free MCLE virtual program:

Legal Research for the Insurance Practitioner
Wednesday, June 25
12-1PM

Email sflawlibrary@sfgov.org to sign up.

Our monthly free Consumer Rights Legal Clinic is this Thursday, June 26 from 9AM-5PM. The clinic is by appointment only, so contact Bay Area Legal Aid to set up a time to meet with an attorney about your consumer issue. www.sf.gov/events--june...