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ebooks 

Social Law is excited to offer our members access to a variety of different eBooks! Below is a brief description of the different publishers who provide books virtually to our members. You will need to use your Social Law Library login to access these materials and some of them have restrictions.

LexisNexis

Lexis has partnered with the leading eBook platform, OverDrive, to provide convenient access to their publications. On the platform, you will find over 2,000 volumes of Lexis titles including materials from 27 states, the LexisNexis Practice Guide series, and more. To circulate these eBooks, you need to have a Proprietor listed on your account. Please email membership@socialaw.com for more details. For more details on using the eBooks and Overdrive, please click here.

Matthew Bender

Matthew Bender titles are now available to all of our members on the Lexis OverDrive Platform. Members have access to Nimmer, Collier, Moore’s, and many more. To circulate these eBooks, you need to have a Proprietor listed on your account. Please email membership@socialaw.com for more details. For more details on using the eBooks and Overdrive, please click here.

West Academic’s Nutshell Series 

West Academic’s Nutshell books are immediately recognizable due to their small size. But don’t let their size fool you. These 200+ titles offer well-rounded summaries of various legal topics. They are a great primer for anyone who needs a refresher or even an introduction to an area of law. While they are on the OverDrive platform along with the Lexis titles, some of their functionality has been limited. To circulate these eBooks, you need to have a Proprietor listed on your account. Please email membership@socialaw.com for more details. For more details on using eBooks and Overdrive, please click here.

NOLO Books and Forms

NOLO books are a useful resource for patrons with varying levels of legal expertise because they often explain issues in plain language and provide simple forms. This database of fully searchable PDFs provides legal forms and subject specific materials in areas such as business and corporations, family law, immigration, financial planning, intellectual property, real estate, wills, and estate planning.

Law Journal Press Books

Law Journal Press publishes niche treatises on a range of legal and business topics. The 50+ books are available as PDFs on this platform and are fully searchable. You can also find these books in our catalog. The LJP database is available to accounts with fewer than 50 attorneys. If you have any questions, please contact Reference at 617-226-1520 or reference@socialaw.com

If you are experiencing any technical problems or have issues accessing content please contact the Circulation Desk at (617) 226-1500. 


  • Is there a limit to the number of eBooks I can check out?
    Yes. Patrons have a limit of 5 titles per account.
  • Is there a limit to the number of eBooks I can check out?
    Yes. Patrons have a limit of 5 titles per account.

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