Guide for Research Assistants

An RA training session was held May 19, 2025. UC Davis law students may view the recording here.

• Check in regularly with your faculty member
• Clarify instructions
• Keep track of what you've done - use a research log (see below for template)
• Ask for help! Email lawlibref@ucdavis.edu with questions or to make a research appointment.

Research Log Templates

UC Davis law students may access Mabie Law Library and UC Davis main library databases from off campus.  

• Mabie Law Library databases such as HeinOnline and many UC Davis main library databases require your UC Davis logon ID and Kerberos password
• Online access to eBooks and some UC Davis main library databases require you to download the UC Davis main library VPN. 
• VPN issues? Consult this information page, or contact the UC Davis Law School IT department

Reference librarians are available to help. 

• Stop by the Reference Desk in the library lobby
• Email: lawlibref@ucdavis.edu
• Call us at (530) 752-0210