Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
7-2026
College/Unit
WVU College of Law
Abstract
Do you ever wonder “what in the library is obvious to law students but not to me and conversely, what is obvious to me but not to law students?”
I decided to find out by sitting in on some of the 1L Introduction to Legal Research classes.
This turned out to be a valuable experience in which I increased my ability to use the library’s print and digital offerings, learned how class formats and technology have changed in the years since I was a student, and I developed a good understanding of what a research plan and log are and why I would use them.
By understanding the expectations facing current students and “knowing what they know” we can be better positioned to help them build upon their knowledge to maximize their use of library resources and to meet their research needs.
Digital Commons Citation
Dubetz, Jennifer L., "Are You Smarter Than a 1L?" (2026). Law Faculty Scholarship. 129.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/law_faculty/129
Comments
This poster was presented at the American Association of Law Libraries Annual Meeting, held July 18-21, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.