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 Resources on Legal Help, Laws, Copyright, Patents, Citizenship, and Crime
Below are Library-selected resources and program where you will be able to find information on legal help, laws, legislation, copyright, patents, trademarks, citizenship and crime. These resources have been collected primarily for public library users but may also be helpful to SJSU users.
 Page Contents:
- Databases
- Law and Legal Help Websites
- Books
- Legal Help Programs
 Law Databases 

Anyone may access these 2 databases on Library computers, but access away from Library computers requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


• Articles on Law Issues, Studies and Trends — Legal Collection Opens in new window

Find the research information you need on all legal subjects from over 250 law journals including the California Law Review and American Journal of Criminal Law. new


• Multiple Viewpoints on Current Issues — Points of View Reference Center Opens in new window

Series of essays taking multiple sides on over 250 current issues, including for each topic an overview, point, counterpoint, and Critical Thinking Guide. new



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 Law and Legal Help Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated web resources and more.

• Attorneys
• Consumer Law
• Constitutions and Treaties
• Copyright, Patents, Trademarks
• Courts

• Crime Research and Data
• Criminals
• Criminal Justice Careers
• Immigration Help
• Laws and Legislation

• Legal Research & Opinions
• Legal Self-Help
• Legal Services
• Weapons

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 Law & Legal Help Books 

Book Search:

Find Books in San José Public Library or in Link+

Cookie Setter

eBooks:

• eBooks from net Library

Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.

• Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks from Overdrive

These are available to all SJLibrary card holders outside the Library; not available on any Library computers:

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  San José Library Legal Help Programs  

Lawyers in the Library

Free 20-minute consultation with an attorney. More information...


Citizenship Classes:

The following events are scheduled at the King Library and San José Public Library branches. Select a Title link for more information about an event.
List 1 - 9 of 9 records
Date/Time Title Location
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Dec 31
All Library Open Hours		 Citizenship Mock Interview Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library
3090 Alum Rock Ave.
Sat, Nov 28
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM		 Hindi/ Punjabi/ English Citizenship Class Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Group Study Room A
Wed, Dec 2
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM		 Spanish/ English Citizenship Class Grace Church of Evergreen, Classroom 1, 2650 Aborn Road, San Jose 95121
(408) 274-1200
Sat, Dec 5
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM		 Hindi/ Punjabi/ English Citizenship Class Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Group Study Room A
Sat, Dec 12
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM		 Hindi/ Punjabi/ English Citizenship Class Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Group Study Room A
Sat, Dec 12
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM		 Citizenship Mock Interview Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Wed, Dec 16
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM		 Spanish/ English Citizenship Class Grace Church of Evergreen, Classroom 1, 2650 Aborn Road, San Jose 95121
(408) 274-1200
Sat, Dec 19
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM		 Hindi/ Punjabi/ English Citizenship Class Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Group Study Room A
Sat, Dec 26
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM		 Hindi/ Punjabi/ English Citizenship Class Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Group Study Room A

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This page last updated August 25, 2009 by the Web Team

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