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Searching in Law

Getting started

This guide will direct you to the best resources to search for different types of information in legal research.

What are you trying to find?

How do I get started with searching?

Learn how to plan your search to effectively find journal articles.

If you are conducting a review, more guidance can be found in this guide:

Literature reviews

What are the core databases in law?

Access a curated list of top databases to search for academic articles in law topic areas.

Find more places to search for legal research.

What if I'm looking for other types of information?

Navigate to the Places to search menu for access to databases and resources useful for legal research and other related topics.

You can also access these guides:

Grey literature Statistics and datasets

What if my topic also relates to other subject areas?

Explore the Library's Subject guides for resources in other disciplines.

Subject guides