What does this session cover?

Westlaw and Lexis+ are key databases for legal research in the UK. At this hands-on session you will learn how to find the legal materials you will need during the course of your studies and research. At this session we will focus on:

•    accessing the databases
•    understanding the differences between the databases and what is included
•    finding UK case law
•    finding UK legislation
•    finding UK legal journal articles
•    accessing the foreign and international law content of the databases

At the session you will have the opportunity to use the databases and have a go at some practice research questions.

Who may attend?

All IALS Library academic members are welcome to attend this session. It is essential that you have a current library card as you will need your IALS Library barcode number or SASCard number to book a place and enter the library. If you do not know your barcode number, get in touch with us at ials@sas.ac.uk.

If you are not a member of IALS Library, see our website: Joining IALS Library - Access for Academic Users