Barco Law Library

05/29/2026

The law library at Cornell is looking to hire two new librarians.

05/27/2026

Associates are not leaving because the job is hard, they knew that going in. They are leaving because they were told the job would be hard and meaningful and collegial and formative…

It actually does pay to be nice.

05/15/2026

Do you think you might like to be a law librarian? Take a look at the career center for our professional organization.

The AALL Career Center is designed specifically for legal information professionals or those that employ them. It offers both members and nonmembers a highly-targeted resource for finding employment and recruiting top talent.

05/12/2026

Now that classes are over, take a short break and enjoy this true crime story from 106 years ago in Washington County, PA.

The 1920 Vesta Mine Robbery In the early hours of July 13, 1920, the mining town of Richeyville, Washington County became the scene of a daring underground heist. Inside the Vesta Mine, three masked men waited in the dark for their moment. When the paymaster and foreman arrived to deliver…

04/29/2026

Craig Verniest (from the circulation desk) and Linda Tashbook (international law librarian) had a farewell lunch with Dr. Laras Susanti at the University Club today. Having completed her SJD degree at Pitt Law just a few weeks ago, Laras will return to her faculty position at Universitas Gadjah Mada in Indonesia after the graduation ceremony.

04/29/2026

In this Pitt Law Spotlight, James Britt of VisitPITTSBURGH and current Pitt Law Online SEAL Certificate student shares a behind-the-scenes look at the contracts, partnerships, planning, and legal considerations involved in hosting one of the biggest events in sports, a real-world example of the topics explored through Pitt Law's Online Sports, Entertainment, and Arts Law Certificate..

Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft: A Sports, Entertainment, Art, and Legal Extravaganza Play Now 0:00 / 0:00 Video Companion On Off Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft: A Sports, Entertainment, Art, and Legal Extravaganza If you want to learn about the Law governing other Sports, Entertainment, and Art, you can do so b...

04/10/2026

We are extremely proud of Dr. Laras Susanti who today successfully defended her SJD dissertation, Islamic Constitutionalism in a Multiconfessional State: The Indonesian Constitutional Court and the Marriage Law. Laras has worked very hard over the past four years, not only conducting research and writing this dissertation, but also participating in conferences and presenting guest lessons. In two weeks, she will present her research at the National SJD Roundtable at American University. Laras has been a constant delightful presence in the law library over the years and we will miss her very much when she returns to her job on the faculty at Universitas Gadja Mada. https://acadstaff.ugm.ac.id/Laras

04/08/2026

From today's Hein Online Blog:
"On March 8, 1971, four people broke into the FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania and stole more than 1,000 classified documents. It was the night of the “Fight of the Century” boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and most people, including the police, were absorbed in the live radio broadcast. The four burglars escaped with the documents unwitnessed, and were never caught. In the weeks that followed, documents were mailed anonymously to newspapers around the country from an organization calling itself the Citizens’ Commission to Investigate the FBI, revealing the existence of a secret illegal surveillance operation that the FBI was conducting against American citizens." The blog post continues here:

On March 8, 1971, four people broke into the FBI field office in Media, Pennsylvania and stole more than 1,000 classified documents. In the weeks that followed, documents were mailed anonymously to newspapers around the country from an organization calling itself the Citizens' Commission to Investig...

03/25/2026

Pitt Law advances its strategic expansion of endowed faculty positions this Women’s History Month with the establishment of the Roslyn M. Litman Endowed Professor of Law in Civil Liberties.

A key component of Pitt Law’s effort to bolster its national scholarly reputation and support world-class faculty, this endowed title honors a legendary alumna (JD ’52) who broke gender barriers and secured landmark U.S. Supreme Court victories.

“This endowed title honors Roz Litman’s extraordinary legacy and ensures that her commitment to civil liberties, constitutional advocacy, and justice will continue to inspire scholarship and teaching for generations to come,” said Dean Jerry Dickinson.

The endowed position will support a high-profile national scholar advancing civil rights and civil liberties scholarship.

The Barco Law Library has also launched a new digital exhibit highlighting Litman’s life and legacy through archival photographs, case materials, scholarship, and interviews.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Ryi250YyqwN

03/11/2026

Pitt Law alumni who are still in Allegheny County, here is a community service opportunity:
Immigrant Families in Need of a Variety of Legal Services

Many Allegheny County families are facing uncertainty and fear because of U.S. immigration policy and enforcement. They have a variety of legal needs, including asylum applications; green card applications; advanced custody designations and powers of attorney; and federal habeas petitions, among other things. Training programs for new volunteers are in the planning stages, but if you have experience in these areas and are interested in getting started now, please contact Barbara Griffin at [email protected] and she will connect you with organizations serving these families.