LibGuides: Law Sources for Students and Educators: Webpages for Legal Information for Educators and Students

Sources of Legal Information on Education

The following sections of the guide provide links to legal information on a variety of topics, including education. While most of the information is free to access, you may have to create an account with a couple of the websites, in order to be able to view the materials.

For an introduction to a variety of legal topics, including constitutional law issues such as free speech, you can visit the Law@Work LibGuide created by Dr. Matthew Kenny here.

Governmental Webpages

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations
Beyond case law and statutes, regulations also govern education. This site allows users to search the Federal Code of Regulations for regulations controlling educational matters.
Supreme Court Webpage
This is the official webpage of the United States Supreme Court. It allows access to the latest news from the Supreme Court, copies of the courts decisions, and recordings of oral arguments presented to the court.
United States Courts Webpage
This is the official page of the Federal courts. It provides news as to legal news and a variety of legal materials, including copies of recent opinions.
USA.gov
USA.gov is a portal to governmental and legal information from around the United States. It provides information on a variety of topics, including education law, and can direct users to both federal and state materials.

Civic and Educational Organization Webpages

Center for Law and Education
The Center for Law and Education helps students and educators by providing information about their rights and on legal initiatives aimed at improving education.
Lexis Web
Lexis Web is a search service provided by Lexis Publishing, at no cost, to those seeking legal information. It gathers verified materials from around the web and categorizes so that searchers can quickly see what kind of sources are available on a topic.
National Education Association Webpage
The National Education Association that provides news and resources for educators, parents, and students on all levels of education. The webpage is a good source for finding educational grants.
Oyez.org
Oyez is a site created by the IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law dedicated to providing information about the Supreme Court and its rulings. You can find biographies on the justices, case overviews, and recordings of oral arguments before the Court hosted on the site.
Scotus Blog
While not an official governmental blog, Scotus Blog is maintained by legal experts who follow the actions of the Supreme Court, discuss the cases before the Court, and examine how the Court's holdings will effect the legal landscape.