Law

This page will help you get more out of your Library resources for your assignments, projects, and dissertations in Law.

REMINDER: Download the University VPN system to access these resources while on or off campus.

Book an Appointment

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Referencing & Research Support Sessions

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Getting Started: Researching and Referencing

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OSCOLA Referencing (LAW ONLY)

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APA 7 Referencing (LAW WITH BUS, CRIM, OR IR)

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Introductory Library Videos

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Databases

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Introduction to Legal Databases (video)
This quick video will describe what legal databases are available from the library and where to access the legal databases. The video will also discuss why it's important to become familiar with and utilise all of the legal databases.

• HeinOnline

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• Lexis+

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• Westlaw

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• Westlaw 

Contains full-text case law, legislation and, journal articles from the UK, EU, and some international.

Jurisdictions Covered: Australia, Austria, Barbados, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, EU, Hong Kong, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, and Yugoslavia.

 

How to Use Westlaw

Introduction to Westlaw (video)
Provides a useful introduction to Westlaw UK and teaches the basics of using the service.

Finding Primary Law (video)
Teaches the basics of finding primary law using Westlaw UK.

Finding Secondary Sources (video)
Teaches the basics of finding and using secondary sources on Westlaw UK.

Westlaw UK Advanced Training (video)
Teaches more advanced features and research techniques when using Westlaw UK.


Westlaw Certificate
Complete the Westlaw Certificate (looks great on your resume!).

• Business Databases

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• Other Legal Databases

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Open Access databases

• Finding Resources in Lexis and Westlaw

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• Legal Database Certification

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Reliable Legal Resources

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Council of Europe

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European Union

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Commercial Awareness

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Stay up to date with these resources!

Dissertations and Theses

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Open Access Legal Resources

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These resources will be helpful for you to stay relevant once you graduate and lose access to UoP resources.

Your Subject Team

 Mystery Beck

Faculty Librarian

email Mystery.Beck@port.ac.uk

 Sharon Bittner

Assistant Faculty Librarian

email sharon.bittner@port.ac.uk