Finding Forms and Templates
During a legal externship or internship you may be tasked with drafting specific documents. To get started, consult with your employer to see if they have a knowledge management system or form bank they prefer you start with. If they do not have a starting point, consider using the sources below to get started.
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Free web sites available to all
Cornell Community - available to entire Cornell community
Law School Computers - available only using Law School workstations
Personal Account - law students and faculty access using personal accounts. Contact lawref@cornell.edu for more information.
Form Books & Templates
- Bloomberg LawResearch platform that integrates legal information with business news and intelligence. Provides cases, statutes, news, docket information (PACER documents), a legal citator, points of law, and transactional documents. Personal accounts are available for members of the Cornell Law School community. Contact the Law Library reference desk for information on setting up an account.
- Lexis Practical GuidanceFrom the Lexis homepage select practical guidance to find templates, forms, and subject guides for transactional drafting.
- Westlaw Practical LawFrom the Westlaw homepage, select Practical Law to access templates, forms, and subject guides for transactional drafting.
