Samuel Edwards
April 20, 2023
Legal research is a necessary part of the legal profession. Without access to accurate and up-to-date information, lawyers and other legal professionals cannot provide their clients with the best advice possible in order for them to make informed decisions.To aid these professionals, there are many different digital tools available that enable users to quickly search through thousands of resources; both online such as databases or journals, but also off-line material like hardcopy books found in libraries.In this article, we will look at seven of the most popular legal research tools currently being used by attorneys: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Fastcase, Casetext, Google Scholar, and Ravel Law.We’ll explore how each one can be beneficial when conducting legal research including features they all offer so readers can choose which tool best suits their needs.
LexisNexis is a great research tool for lawyers in almost any practice area who wish to obtain reliable information quickly.It provides integrated case analytics capabilities so users can easily find connections between legal issues or people related to their queries as well as tailored filters that allow them to narrow down results more efficiently – saving time when researching complexities like precedent-based decisions or intricate transactional matters.
LexisNexis offers various features which make it a great AI legal research tool for legal professionals.These include:
Westlaw is one of the leading databases for legal research.It was created by Thomson Reuters and provides access to a wide variety of sources which are kept up-to-date. They offer several different subscription options depending on the type of user, ranging from general practitioners all the way to top law firms or in-house counsels.
Some features they variously provide include:
In addition Westlaw also offers tutorials designed specifically for lawyers who may not be fully familiarized with their platform yet, helping them understand how its resources work best when completing due diligence or
Bloomberg Law is an online legal research, data and analytics platform that helps lawyers find the information they need quickly while staying current in their fields.It provides access to news from diverse trusted sources, as well as integrated search features for case law studies across on-premise databases and Westlaw Edge content. Users have access to related bookshelf materials organized by subject area making it easier to narrow down relevant material throughout their research process.Additionally, users can highlight text and add annotations directly within the platform
Law Bloomberg offers a wide range of features designed specifically with attorneys in mind:
All these tools help save valuable time which attorneys normally spend manually searching multiple sites for specific answers needed during research processes .
Fastcase is the leading next-generation legal research service that provides users with access to more than 11 billion documents from both U.S. and international law sources, including state-specific resources such as statutes, regulations, court opinions and briefs from 50+ states which makes it ideal for researching US jurisprudence or practice areas in full detail without having to pay high subscription fees like other competitors combined services offer.
In addition to its robust digital library, Fastcase also provides:
Casetext is an AI powered legal research platform designed to make it easier for users to access the most up-to-date law information quickly and efficiently.It offers a range of features including free or affordable search options , easy navigation, seamless integration with other tools such as Westlaw/LexisNexis and highlight & annotate functions amongst many others.
Some key features which makes this tool so popular include :
Google Scholar is an online academic search engine, providing access to scholarly literature from all over the world.It offers quick and easy ways for lawyers to locate case law analysis from journals, magazines and more in a single location without having to manually browse multiple sources.Just like other platforms mentioned previously , it provides resources such as legal opinions from past litigation – current laws & statutes along with cited references leading easily into further research .
Google Scholars top features include:
All these functions not only help attorneys stay ahead their competitors when gathering data but also efficiently saves time usually spent crawling different sites for latest updates available allowing them serve client’s needs faster than ever
Ravel Law is an online legal research platform with a wealth of case law information from both federal and state courts as well as federals statues, regulations, legislative materials etc.It helps users uncover relevant cases quickly by providing effective search features and sophisticated analytics visualization tools to make their work easier.You can choose between different views like timeline view or grid view when looking specific items related to caselaw history adding more flexibility in comparison ot branch based results that other platforms offer.
Ravel Law top features include:
Making it even simpler extract info needed during current topics developments you follow more efficiently rather than wasting hours scrolling aimlessly across various databases .
In conclusion, the legal profession requires attorneys to have access to accurate and up-to-date information so that they can provide their clients with sound advice.There are many digital tools available for lawyers to use in order achieve this goal, but seven of them stand out amongst the rest: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, Fastcase, Casetext, Google Scholar and Ravel Law.Although all offer a range of advantageous features such as enhanced search capabilities and customizable alert options; it is important for each users specific needs versus budget when deciding which one best suits them.In summary selecting a tool comes down to what you need now as well as how much money you're willing to spend on future updates or changes since those may be necessary depending on the nature and duration of your research project.
Samuel Edwards is CMO of Law.co and its associated agency. Since 2012, Sam has worked with some of the largest law firms around the globe. Today, Sam works directly with high-end law clients across all verticals to maximize operational efficiency and ROI through artificial intelligence. Connect with Sam on Linkedin.
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