Legal research has been transformed by the availability of sophisticated online search services. Not only can you quickly and easily access the full text of key cases, journals, legislation etc. but you can also explore the law in context by viewing a case, commentary and related legislation, all at a click of a button.
It is worth building your research skills in the major legal databases so that you can take full advantage of this functionality during your legal studies and also during your law career.
At University of Roehampton you have access to large legal databases from Lexis and Westlaw that are are commonly used in legal practice and in other university and legal research fields.
These major legal information providers have developed training and certification materials to help you build and evidence your competencies. The certificates are a useful way for you to evidence your online legal research skills on your CV or at interview.
Key features, guides and videos to help you make the most of LexisLibrary.
The LexisLibrary Foundation & Advanced Certifications test candidates on their ability to research legal material and familiarity with the online database. Training covers basics to advanced skills.
How-to Guides and blog posts on legal research and employability skills from Lexis Nexis.
Choose 'Access through academic institution' to login and see training guides for all areas of Westlaw
Training videos and an interactive walk-through of Westlaw UK with the option to then test your skills and become Certified.
Choose 'Access through academic institution' to login and view training videos on Westlaw UK.
Choose 'Access through academic institution' to login and view short tutorial videos to help you use Practical Law.
Training guides and videos on searching and research tools