Common questions

What WestlawNext?

What WestlawNext?

WestlawNext® was created for legal professionals by legal professionals – built upon our trusted expertise and industry-defining technology that separate us from other research services. KeyCite® is the industry’s most complete, accurate, up-to- the-minute citation service.

How often is Westlaw updated?

Our multi-jurisdictional resources are updated every year.

Is Thomson Reuters the same as Westlaw?

WestlawNext was renamed “Thomson Reuters Westlaw”, effective in February 2016.

Does WestlawNext still exist?

You can still access Westlaw using next.westlaw.com, as well as westlaw.com (after 12/31/2015). Any WestlawNext shortcuts or links that you have saved will still work and route to the correct product sign-on page.

What is the difference between practical law and Westlaw?

Reviewers felt that Westlaw meets the needs of their business better than Practical Law. When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Practical Law is the preferred option. For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Westlaw over Practical Law.

Is Lexis cheaper than Westlaw?

LexisNexis has quietly introduced transparent, flat-rate pricing for one- and two-lawyer law firms, with plans starting at $75 a month….Plans Compared.

Monthly Subscription
One Lawyer Two Lawyers
Lexis Advance $173.84 $253.00
Westlaw $277.00 $374.00
Casetext $89 $162

Where can the date a statute took effect usually be found?

The date of enactment is most easily located by consulting the parenthetical information provided after every statutory section included in the print and online versions of the United States Code (USC), the United States Code Annotated® (USCA®), and the United States Code Service (USCS).

How do you tell if a statute has been amended?

The easiest way to access a historical version of a statute is to first go to the current version, and then select “Versions” from the “History” tab.

Why is Westlaw slow?

1) Try clearing your browser cache and cookies. 2) Make sure you are not using a shortcut, favorite, or bookmark to access Westlaw. Please access Westlaw via the Library website or the Law Research Navigator. 3) Some adjustments may need to be made to your internet browser configuration.

Does Westlaw charge per search?

WestlawNext gives the option of hourly (charged by the amount of time you are on the document) or transactional (charged per document accessed). Westlaw suggests billing $99 per search, which price includes all the documents clicked on (unless the document is outside of the plan).

What can I do with Thomson Reuters Westlaw?

With Thomson Reuters Westlaw, you’ll find legal information you need quickly, confidently, and know your research is complete using the world’s most preferred online legal research service. With CLEAR online investigation software, you’ll find it easier to locate people, businesses, assets, affiliations, and more.

When to use Westlaw for your legal research?

Use Westlaw legal research when being wrong is not an option. With Thomson Reuters Westlaw, you’ll find legal information you need quickly, confidently, and know your research is complete using the world’s most preferred online legal research service.

How to contact Westlaw for a free trial?

If you are yet to try Westlaw, make sure to take advantage of your two-week free trial. Or, contact sales at 1-888-728-7677.

How to register for Paralegal Certification in Thomson Reuters?

Register for course on event details page. Note: the course is always available and there is no course date. 1. Create an account 2. Provide account information 3. Confirm address 4. Register for Paralegal Certification class

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