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Coverage 1800 to 1900
Combination of indexes to nineteenth century journals and government publications. Includes Jones and Chipman's Index to Legal Periodical Literature (1786-1922), as well as other indexes to presidential papers, patents, & government publications. An English parliamentary history and index to debates is also included.
Combination of indexes to nineteenth century journals and government publications. Includes Jones and Chipman's Index to Legal Periodical Literature (1786-1922), as well as other indexes to presidential papers, patents, & government publications. An English parliamentary history and index to debates is also included.
Coverage to present
A guide for beginning law students about the UW Law School, skills, courses, faculty, textbooks, studying, exams, library access, and technology.
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A guide for beginning law students about the UW Law School, skills, courses, faculty, textbooks, studying, exams, library access, and technology.
Coverage 1971 to present
Index and abstracts of scholarly and trade business periodicals, including popular journals such as Forbes, Fortune, and Business Week.
Index and abstracts of scholarly and trade business periodicals, including popular journals such as Forbes, Fortune, and Business Week.
Coverage 1984 (updated daily)
Index to magazines and journals from every academic discipline. Many articles available in full-text.
Index to magazines and journals from every academic discipline. Many articles available in full-text.
Coverage 1966 to present (updated daily)
Index to United Nations documents and publications, including treaties, official records, masthead documents, draft resolutions, meeting records, and more. Some full-text documents also available.
Index to United Nations Documents and Publications
Index to United Nations documents and publications, including treaties, official records, masthead documents, draft resolutions, meeting records, and more. Some full-text documents also available.
Index to United Nations Documents and Publications
Administrative Decisions & Other Actions (Univ. of VA) 
Coverage to present
Gateway to administrative actions outside the scope of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Register.
Gateway to administrative actions outside the scope of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Federal Register.
Coverage to present
Hundreds of American Indian primary documents and images, including treaties, speeches, traditional tales, and captivity narratives with contextual annotation; a wealth of maps and photographs; and hundreds of vetted Web sites.
Hundreds of American Indian primary documents and images, including treaties, speeches, traditional tales, and captivity narratives with contextual annotation; a wealth of maps and photographs; and hundreds of vetted Web sites.
Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to competition and deceptive trade practices law. Covers federal, state, and international law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to competition and deceptive trade practices law. Covers federal, state, and international law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Archive-it Congressional Research Reports
Coverage 2008 to present
Selected reports from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the public policy research arm of the United States Congress. CRS Reports are issue reports that provide detailed reports to members of congress.
Open CRS
Selected reports from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the public policy research arm of the United States Congress. CRS Reports are issue reports that provide detailed reports to members of congress.
Open CRS
A compilation of information about primary source materials in manuscript and special collections in the United States. Offers detailed subject indexing of finding aids and contact information for repositories.
ASIL Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law
Coverage 1997 to present
Designed to be used as a self-guided tour of relevant, quality, up-to-date online resources covering important areas of international law.
Designed to be used as a self-guided tour of relevant, quality, up-to-date online resources covering important areas of international law.
Avalon Project: Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy
Coverage Pre-18th Century to present
Digital documents relative to the fields of law, history, economics, politics, diplomacy, and government. Links to supporting documents referred to in the body of the texts.
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Digital documents relative to the fields of law, history, economics, politics, diplomacy, and government. Links to supporting documents referred to in the body of the texts.
Coverage 1980s to present (updated daily)
Full-text articles from general (including some legal) journals and newspapers.
Full-text articles from general (including some legal) journals and newspapers.
Bankruptcy / Debtor-Creditor Proceedings
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Bankruptcy Law Reporter (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to state and federal bankruptcy law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to state and federal bankruptcy law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Bibliography of Early American Law
Coverage 1600s to 1860
Abstracts of American legal literature published in this country or abroad, from its beginnings to the end of 1860.ﾃｦIt also includes works on foreign, comparative and international law published in America.
Abstracts of American legal literature published in this country or abroad, from its beginnings to the end of 1860.ﾃｦIt also includes works on foreign, comparative and international law published in America.
Coverage Current calendar year to present (updated daily)
Index of state bills for the current calendar year. Includes bill tracking history and some full text bills.
Index of state bills for the current calendar year. Includes bill tracking history and some full text bills.
Coverage 1989 to present (updated daily)
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills, bill tracking, and resolutions.
Congressional Bills (FDsys); ProQuest Congressional
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills, bill tracking, and resolutions.
Congressional Bills (FDsys); ProQuest Congressional
Coverage Coverage varies (updated weekly)
Full-text weekly reports and publications from BNA containing articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents. Available titles include: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report; Bankruptcy Law Reporter; Criminal Law Reporter; Family Law Reporter; International Trade Reporter, Labor & Employment Law Library, Medical Research Law & Policy, Securities Regulation & Law Report, U.S. Law Week. Formerly known as BNA Online.
Full-text weekly reports and publications from BNA containing articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents. Available titles include: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Report; Bankruptcy Law Reporter; Criminal Law Reporter; Family Law Reporter; International Trade Reporter, Labor & Employment Law Library, Medical Research Law & Policy, Securities Regulation & Law Report, U.S. Law Week. Formerly known as BNA Online.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Bloomberg is well known for analysis of corporate news and financial markets, however recent database enhancements include legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, a citator service, as well as federal and state dockets and filings comparable to PACER).
Bloomberg is well known for analysis of corporate news and financial markets, however recent database enhancements include legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, a citator service, as well as federal and state dockets and filings comparable to PACER).
To access, contact a Reference Librarian.
Bluebook Abbreviations of Law Reviews & Legal Periodicals
Coverage to present
Bluebook (A Uniform System of Citation) abbreviations for legal journals.
Bluebook (A Uniform System of Citation) abbreviations for legal journals.
For additional abbreviations, see also Princeﾃ行 Bieber Dictionary of Legal Abbreviations and table 13 in the Bluebook.
See Bloomberg BNA.
Coverage to present (updated weekly)
Exclusive provider of online CLE Books from the State Bar of Wisconsin (the "brown binders").
Exclusive provider of online CLE Books from the State Bar of Wisconsin (the "brown binders").
Coverage 1984 to present (updated daily)
Index and some full text articles from business journals in areas such as management, economics, finance, banking and accounting.
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Index and some full text articles from business journals in areas such as management, economics, finance, banking and accounting.
Coverage 1987 to present (updated daily)
Videos and transcripts of C-Span programs. Includes public affairs programming, Congressional proceedings, news conferences, BookTV non-fiction author talks and interviews, and more.
Videos and transcripts of C-Span programs. Includes public affairs programming, Congressional proceedings, news conferences, BookTV non-fiction author talks and interviews, and more.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Cardiff Index to Legal Abbreviations
Coverage to present
Abbreviations for English language legal publications, from the British Isles, the Commonwealth and the United States, including those covering international and comparative law. Cardiff's is useful for interpreting legal citations.
Abbreviations for English language legal publications, from the British Isles, the Commonwealth and the United States, including those covering international and comparative law. Cardiff's is useful for interpreting legal citations.
CCH IntelliConnect (See IntelliConnect)
Coverage 1939 to present (updated daily)
Full-text federal, state, and international tax information and materials. Includes legislation, reporters (Standard Federal Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Guide, U.S. Tax Treaties Reporter, state tax reporters, etc.), journals, treatises, and more. Also includes business and finance materials such as Federal Securities Law Reporter, Blue Sky Law Reporter, Trade Regulation Reporter, FERC Reporter and more. Registration required to access database. Funded in part by Corporate Practice Institute, Inc. Formerly known as CCH Internet Research Network and CCH Tax Research Network.
IntelliConnect (CCH)
Full-text federal, state, and international tax information and materials. Includes legislation, reporters (Standard Federal Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Guide, U.S. Tax Treaties Reporter, state tax reporters, etc.), journals, treatises, and more. Also includes business and finance materials such as Federal Securities Law Reporter, Blue Sky Law Reporter, Trade Regulation Reporter, FERC Reporter and more. Registration required to access database. Funded in part by Corporate Practice Institute, Inc. Formerly known as CCH Internet Research Network and CCH Tax Research Network.
IntelliConnect (CCH)
Century Journals Project (Chinese Journals)
Coverage 1906 to 1993
Retrospective digital collection of 20th Century Chinese journals in full text. Includes a large selection of law journals from China.
Retrospective digital collection of 20th Century Chinese journals in full text. Includes a large selection of law journals from China.
Century of Lawmaking For a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents & Debates, 1774-1873
Coverage 1774 to 1875
Historical U.S. Congressional documents and debates, including the Congressional Record and its predecessors.
Historical U.S. Congressional documents and debates, including the Congressional Record and its predecessors.
Coverage to present (updated annually)
The Chambers Guides list the top lawyers in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell); FindLaw Lawyer Directory; WisBar Lawyer Directory
The Chambers Guides list the top lawyers in 175 countries, providing independent rankings and editorial commentary.
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell); FindLaw Lawyer Directory; WisBar Lawyer Directory
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present (updated monthly)
Monthly online publication offering the latest news on legal developments and judicial reform in China. In English and Chinese.
Monthly online publication offering the latest news on legal developments and judicial reform in China. In English and Chinese.
Coverage 1949 to present (updated daily)
A nearly comprehensive collection of laws and regulations from China in Chinese. Coverage for cases is more selective. Also includes secondary legal information such as judicial explanations, research articles of legal studies, and more.
A nearly comprehensive collection of laws and regulations from China in Chinese. Coverage for cases is more selective. Also includes secondary legal information such as judicial explanations, research articles of legal studies, and more.
See also LawInfoChina - the English-language sister database to ChinaLawInfo.
LawInfoChina
Citation Guide: Interpreting, Managing & Creating Bluebook Legal Cites
Coverage to present
Guide contains tips on using the Bluebook for legal citation. It includes citation samples of commonly used resources, style and abbreviation guides, and info on using citation managers to organize your research and automatically create cites.
Guide contains tips on using the Bluebook for legal citation. It includes citation samples of commonly used resources, style and abbreviation guides, and info on using citation managers to organize your research and automatically create cites.
Code of Federal Regulations (FDsys)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated annually)
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Code of Federal Regulations (Hein Online)
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government.
Code of Federal Regulations (Hein Online)
Code of Federal Regulations (Hein Online)
Coverage 1938 to 1985 (updated annually)
Comprehensive coverage of the CFR from its inception.
Code of Federal Regulations (FDsys)
Comprehensive coverage of the CFR from its inception.
Code of Federal Regulations (FDsys)
Colonial and American Indian Treaties: A Collection
Coverage 1629 to 1855
A collection of major treaties between Native Americans and the American colonies, and later the United States. Keyword search or browse by date, region (state or tribe), and title.
Native American Law & Legal Sources
A collection of major treaties between Native Americans and the American colonies, and later the United States. Keyword search or browse by date, region (state or tribe), and title.
Native American Law & Legal Sources
Communications Regulation (Pike and Fischer)
See Telecommunications Law Resource Center (Pike and Fischer)
Compilation of Presidential Documents (FDsys)
Coverage 1992 to present (updated daily)
The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary. Contains both the daily and superceded weekly compilations.
U.S. Presidential Library (Hein Online)
The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary. Contains both the daily and superceded weekly compilations.
U.S. Presidential Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1993 to present (updated daily)
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills and resolutions.
"Bills, Resolutions (Thomas); ProQuest Congressional"
Full-text of U.S. Congressional bills and resolutions.
"Bills, Resolutions (Thomas); ProQuest Congressional"
Congressional Committee Prints (FDsys)
Coverage 1987 to present
Browse the current catalog of Congressional Committee Prints.
ProQuest Congressional
Browse the current catalog of Congressional Committee Prints.
ProQuest Congressional
Congressional Committee Reports (Thomas)
Coverage 1992 to present
U.S. Congressional committee reports.
ProQuest Congressional
U.S. Congressional committee reports.
ProQuest Congressional
see also: Congressional Committee Reports (Thomas)
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Congressional Hearings (FDsys)
Coverage 1985 to present (updated daily)
Selected hearings from U.S. Congressional committee hearings proceedings. Most hearings are published two months to two years after they are held. For older hearings, see ProQuest Congressional.
Hearings (ProQuest Congressional)
Selected hearings from U.S. Congressional committee hearings proceedings. Most hearings are published two months to two years after they are held. For older hearings, see ProQuest Congressional.
Hearings (ProQuest Congressional)
Congressional Hearings (ProQuest Congressional)
Coverage 1824 to 2003 (updated daily)
Published and unpublished hearings from U.S. Congressional committee hearings proceedings. All hearings contain the full transcripts of the proceedings, including all oral statements, committee questions, and discussion. Published hearings also contain texts of related reports, statistical analyses, correspondence, exhibits, and articles presented by witnesses or inserted into the record by committee members and staff. For more recent hearings, see FDsys.
Hearings (FDsys)
Published and unpublished hearings from U.S. Congressional committee hearings proceedings. All hearings contain the full transcripts of the proceedings, including all oral statements, committee questions, and discussion. Published hearings also contain texts of related reports, statistical analyses, correspondence, exhibits, and articles presented by witnesses or inserted into the record by committee members and staff. For more recent hearings, see FDsys.
Hearings (FDsys)
Congressional Record - Bound Edition (FDsys)
Coverage 1998 to present (updated daily)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Note that this is the bound edition - Congressional Record citations may be to the daily edition. The primary ways in which the bound edition differs from the daily edition are continuous pagination; somewhat edited, revised, and rearranged text; and the dropping of the prefixes H, S, and E before page numbers.
Congressional Record (ProQuest Congressional); Congressional Record (Thomas); Congressional Record - Daily Edition (FDsys)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Note that this is the bound edition - Congressional Record citations may be to the daily edition. The primary ways in which the bound edition differs from the daily edition are continuous pagination; somewhat edited, revised, and rearranged text; and the dropping of the prefixes H, S, and E before page numbers.
Congressional Record (ProQuest Congressional); Congressional Record (Thomas); Congressional Record - Daily Edition (FDsys)
Congressional Record - Daily Edition (FDsys)
Coverage 1994 to present (updated daily)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Note that this is the daily edition - Congressional Record citations may be to the bound edition.
Congressional Record (ProQuest Congressional); Congressional Record (Thomas); Congressional Record - Bound Edition (FDsys)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Note that this is the daily edition - Congressional Record citations may be to the bound edition.
Congressional Record (ProQuest Congressional); Congressional Record (Thomas); Congressional Record - Bound Edition (FDsys)
Congressional Record (ProQuest Congressional)
Coverage 1789 to present (updated daily)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress back to 1789. Includes both daily and bound editions of the Congressional Record, as well as its predecessor titles: the Congressional Globe, the Register of Debates, and the Annals of Congress.
Congressional Record - Daily Edition (FDsys); Congressional Record - Bound Edition (FDsys); Congressional Record (Thomas)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress back to 1789. Includes both daily and bound editions of the Congressional Record, as well as its predecessor titles: the Congressional Globe, the Register of Debates, and the Annals of Congress.
Congressional Record - Daily Edition (FDsys); Congressional Record - Bound Edition (FDsys); Congressional Record (Thomas)
Coverage 1989 to present (updated daily)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Note that this is the daily edition - See Fdsys for bound edition citations.
Congressional Record (ProQuest Congressional); Congressional Record - Daily Edition (FDsys); Congressional Record - Bound Edition (FDsys)
The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Note that this is the daily edition - See Fdsys for bound edition citations.
Congressional Record (ProQuest Congressional); Congressional Record - Daily Edition (FDsys); Congressional Record - Bound Edition (FDsys)
ConSource: The Constitutional Sources Project
Coverage 18th Century
A collection of primary and secondary sources related to the formation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Includes the Constitution and precedents, the Federalist Papers, James Madison's notes of the Constitutional Convention, the papers of George Washington, state constitutions and charters, ratification debates, and more.
A collection of primary and secondary sources related to the formation and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Includes the Constitution and precedents, the Federalist Papers, James Madison's notes of the Constitutional Convention, the papers of George Washington, state constitutions and charters, ratification debates, and more.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Court rules for the federal courts of appeals, district, bankruptcy and other federal courts.
Court rules for the federal courts of appeals, district, bankruptcy and other federal courts.
Coverage to present
Wisconsin Supreme Court and local circuit court rules by county.
Wisconsin Supreme Court and local circuit court rules by county.
Coverage 1998 to present (updated annually)
Collects and analyzes data relating to the work of state courts.
Collects and analyzes data relating to the work of state courts.
Coverage 1968 to present (updated quarterly)
Abstracts of journal articles, books, reports, dissertations, and unpublished papers on criminalogy and related disciplines.
Criminal Justice Periodical Index; National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database
Abstracts of journal articles, books, reports, dissertations, and unpublished papers on criminalogy and related disciplines.
Criminal Justice Periodical Index; National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Criminal Law Reporter (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state criminal law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state criminal law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Current Index to Legal Periodicals
Coverage Last four months (updated weekly)
Citations to newly published law journal articles covering all areas of United States law.
Citations to newly published law journal articles covering all areas of United States law.
Coverage 2000 to 11-May (updated daily)
Index of law journal tables of contents with links to full articles. Includes customized alerts by email and RSS. Updating of CLJC ceased in May 2011 but existing indexing will remain searchable.
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Index of law journal tables of contents with links to full articles. Includes customized alerts by email and RSS. Updating of CLJC ceased in May 2011 but existing indexing will remain searchable.
Dane County Legal Resource Center
The DCLRC is a law library which provides a variety of legal information services to both the local legal community and the general public. It is located in the Dane County Courthouse.
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Full text of Dane County Ordinances.
Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Full text of Dane County Ordinances.
Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing)
Coverage 2000
Provides basic vocabulary used in British and American law, with examples which show the words and phrases used in context,
Lawyer's Reference Shelf; Law.com Dictionary; Nolo Law Glossary
Provides basic vocabulary used in British and American law, with examples which show the words and phrases used in context,
Lawyer's Reference Shelf; Law.com Dictionary; Nolo Law Glossary
Divorce & Child Custody/Support Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Dun & Bradstreet Million Dollar Database
Coverage to present
Information on more than a million leading public and private businesses. Company information includes industry information with SICs, size criteria (employees and annual sales), type of ownership, principal executives and biographies.
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Information on more than a million leading public and private businesses. Company information includes industry information with SICs, size criteria (employees and annual sales), type of ownership, principal executives and biographies.
Education (Legal Aspects) Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Eighteenth Century Collections Online
Coverage 1700 to 1800
Significant English-language and foreign-language titles printed in the United Kingdom and in the British colonies during the eighteenth century. See "law" subject.
Significant English-language and foreign-language titles printed in the United Kingdom and in the British colonies during the eighteenth century. See "law" subject.
Electronic Commerce & Law Report (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to the digital economy.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to the digital economy.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Electronic Information System for International Law
Coverage (updated daily)
Gateway to quality primary materials, authoritative web sites and helpful research guides to international law.
Gateway to quality primary materials, authoritative web sites and helpful research guides to international law.
Coverage to present
A guide to federal and Wisconsin materials on employment law, which pertains to the employer/employee relationship, and labor law, which covers the relationship between employers and labor unions.
A guide to federal and Wisconsin materials on employment law, which pertains to the employer/employee relationship, and labor law, which covers the relationship between employers and labor unions.
Employment Discrimination Report (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to equal employment opportunity.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to equal employment opportunity.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law
Coverage 3rd ed.
The Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law brings together both terminology and pertinent descriptive information on international law. Part of the Oxford Reference Online platform.
The Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law brings together both terminology and pertinent descriptive information on international law. Part of the Oxford Reference Online platform.
Coverage 1220 to 1865
Exact page-images of the original bound reprint edition of the English Reports (containing more than 100,000 cases), together with the Indexes and Book of Charts.
Exact page-images of the original bound reprint edition of the English Reports (containing more than 100,000 cases), together with the Indexes and Book of Charts.
Environment and Energy Publishing
Coverage 2008 to present (updated daily)
Articles, video, and transcripts that provide daily coverage of environmental and energy policy and markets, nationally and internationally. Key areas include U.S. legislation, environmental regulation and federal agencies; climate policy issues; global energy resources and markets; alternative energy; air and water issues; hazardous and toxic substances; public lands; endangered species; mining and agriculture; and environmental and energy technology.
Articles, video, and transcripts that provide daily coverage of environmental and energy policy and markets, nationally and internationally. Key areas include U.S. legislation, environmental regulation and federal agencies; climate policy issues; global energy resources and markets; alternative energy; air and water issues; hazardous and toxic substances; public lands; endangered species; mining and agriculture; and environmental and energy technology.
Environment Reporter-Current Reports (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to environmental law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to environmental law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Estate Planning, Wills & Probate
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
EUR-Lex (European Union, Commonwealth & Foreign Nations Law)
Coverage Coverage varies (updated daily)
Selected case law and codes for the European Union, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Most documents are in English.
Selected case law and codes for the European Union, Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Most documents are in English.
see also: LexisNexis Academic
European Center for Minority Issues (Hein Online)
Coverage 1997 to present
Reports and working papers from the European Center for Minority Issues. Also includes other publications on minority issues.
Reports and working papers from the European Center for Minority Issues. Also includes other publications on minority issues.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
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Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Family Law Reporter (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state family law.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to federal and state family law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
FDsys (Federal Digital System)
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Executive, legislative and judicial materials from the United States Government Printing Office. Includes the Federal Register, Congressional Record, U.S. Code, U.S. Statutes at Large, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Budgets, Congressional bills, hearings, committee prints, and more. FDsys has replaced GPO Access.
GPO Access
Executive, legislative and judicial materials from the United States Government Printing Office. Includes the Federal Register, Congressional Record, U.S. Code, U.S. Statutes at Large, Code of Federal Regulations, Federal Budgets, Congressional bills, hearings, committee prints, and more. FDsys has replaced GPO Access.
GPO Access
Coverage to present
Directory of Federal Government Agencies from LSU libraries, in partnership with GPO.
Directory of Federal Government Agencies from LSU libraries, in partnership with GPO.
Coverage to present
A guide to researching the legislative history of federal laws.
A guide to researching the legislative history of federal laws.
Coverage 1994 to present (updated daily)
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Federal Register (Hein Online)
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
Federal Register (Hein Online)
Federal Register (Hein Online)
Coverage 1938 to present (updated daily)
Comprehensive coverage of the Federal Register from its inception.
Federal Register (FDsys)
Comprehensive coverage of the Federal Register from its inception.
Federal Register (FDsys)
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern bankruptcy proceedings in federal courts.
These rules govern bankruptcy proceedings in federal courts.
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern the conduct of all civil actions brought in federal district courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
These rules govern the conduct of all civil actions brought in federal district courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern the conduct of all criminal proceedings brought in federal courts.
These rules govern the conduct of all criminal proceedings brought in federal courts.
Federal Rules of Evidence (Cornell)
Coverage to present
These rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil and criminal, in federal courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
These rules govern the introduction of evidence in proceedings, both civil and criminal, in federal courts. While they do not apply to suits in state courts, the rules of many states have been closely modeled on these provisions.
Coverage to present
This LibGuide lists UW Law Library resources useful in substantive federal tax research.
This LibGuide lists UW Law Library resources useful in substantive federal tax research.
Federal Telecommunications Law & Policy Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
National lawyer and law firm directory.
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell); Chambers and Partners; WisBar Lawyer Directory
National lawyer and law firm directory.
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell); Chambers and Partners; WisBar Lawyer Directory
FLARE (Foreign Law Research Group) Index to Treaties
Coverage 1353 to present
Searchable database of basic information on 2000+ of the most significant multilateral treaties, conventions and agreements, along with a number of historically significant bilateral treaties. Information includes: the official, popular and alternative titles of the particular treaty; dates and place of conclusion; where the text of the treaty can be found in print publications; links to the text of treaties on the internet; and more.
Searchable database of basic information on 2000+ of the most significant multilateral treaties, conventions and agreements, along with a number of historically significant bilateral treaties. Information includes: the official, popular and alternative titles of the particular treaty; dates and place of conclusion; where the text of the treaty can be found in print publications; links to the text of treaties on the internet; and more.
Foreign & International Law Resources Database (Hein Online)
Coverage 1973 to present
International law publications, including prominent Yearbooks from around the world and proceedings of the American Society of International Law. Also contains U.S. law digests on international law and judicial decisions of the Hague Permanent Court of International Justice.
International law publications, including prominent Yearbooks from around the world and proceedings of the American Society of International Law. Also contains U.S. law digests on international law and judicial decisions of the Hague Permanent Court of International Justice.
Coverage to present
This is a guide to UW-Madison Law Library and electronic resources in foreign commercial law. The emphasis is on primary and secondary materials for research in materials from Europe, South Asia and South East Asia.
This is a guide to UW-Madison Law Library and electronic resources in foreign commercial law. The emphasis is on primary and secondary materials for research in materials from Europe, South Asia and South East Asia.
Foreign Law Guide: Current Sources of Codes and Basic Legislation in Jurisdictions Around the World
Coverage (updated weekly)
By Reynolds & Flores, this guide contains concise descriptions of each country's legal system, the main sources of law, the nature of the legal literature, followed by a list of major laws and whether there is an English translation.
By Reynolds & Flores, this guide contains concise descriptions of each country's legal system, the main sources of law, the nature of the legal literature, followed by a list of major laws and whether there is an English translation.
Foreign Relations of the Unted States (Hein Online)
Coverage 1861 to 1976
The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Before the current title was adopted, this series was formerly known as Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States and Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers.
The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity. Before the current title was adopted, this series was formerly known as Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States and Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Federal civil, criminal, and bankruptcy court dockets, as well as dockets from the US Supreme Court, Court of Claims, and Court of International Trade.
Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets
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Federal civil, criminal, and bankruptcy court dockets, as well as dockets from the US Supreme Court, Court of Claims, and Court of International Trade.
Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets
Coverage 1800s to present
Single search interface for newspapers in the Gale newspapers archives including: 17th-18th C. Burney Collection, 19th C. British Library Newspapers Pt. I, 19th C. U.S. Newspapers, Economist Historical Archive, Illustrated London News, Times (of London) Digital Archive, Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive.
Single search interface for newspapers in the Gale newspapers archives including: 17th-18th C. Burney Collection, 19th C. British Library Newspapers Pt. I, 19th C. U.S. Newspapers, Economist Historical Archive, Illustrated London News, Times (of London) Digital Archive, Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive.
Coverage 1969 to present (updated quarterly)
The Gargoyle is University of Wisconsin Law School's alumni newsletter.
The Gargoyle is University of Wisconsin Law School's alumni newsletter.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Search engine for full text general and legal books. Books in the public domain are available in "full view" and free for download. For in-print books, Google limits the number of viewable pages.
HathiTrust
Search engine for full text general and legal books. Books in the public domain are available in "full view" and free for download. For in-print books, Google limits the number of viewable pages.
HathiTrust
Coverage 1776 to present (updated daily)
Search engine for federal and state court opinions, as well as scholarly articles, theses and books.
Search engine for federal and state court opinions, as well as scholarly articles, theses and books.
Government Documents Guide, U.S. (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
This is a selective list of major document titles or series currently received by the University of Wisconsin Law Library.
This is a selective list of major document titles or series currently received by the University of Wisconsin Law Library.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
See FDsys - The Government Printing Office has transitioned their government information website from GPO Access to FDsys (Federal Digital System).
Fdsys
See FDsys - The Government Printing Office has transitioned their government information website from GPO Access to FDsys (Federal Digital System).
Fdsys
Coverage to present
Annotated directory to sources of information on government and law available online. Nations of the World section provides links sources of foreign law on the Internet.
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Annotated directory to sources of information on government and law available online. Nations of the World section provides links sources of foreign law on the Internet.
Coverage 1988 to present
Hansard is the official report of proceedings of both the U.K. House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is similar to the United States' Congressional Record. This collection the current Hansard.
Hansard is the official report of proceedings of both the U.K. House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is similar to the United States' Congressional Record. This collection the current Hansard.
Coverage 1803 to 2004
Hansard is the official report of proceedings of both the U.K. House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is similar to the United States' Congressional Record. This collection contains a browsable archive from the 1st - 6th series from the early 19th Century to the early 21st Century.
Hansard is the official report of proceedings of both the U.K. House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is similar to the United States' Congressional Record. This collection contains a browsable archive from the 1st - 6th series from the early 19th Century to the early 21st Century.
Hansard's Index to Debates, House of Lords/Commons (19th Century Masterfile)
Coverage 1803 to 1830
Hansard is the official report of proceedings of both the U.K. House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is similar to the United States' Congressional Record. This collection contains the 1st and 2nd series from the early 19th Century.
Hansard is the official report of proceedings of both the U.K. House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is similar to the United States' Congressional Record. This collection contains the 1st and 2nd series from the early 19th Century.
see also: 19th Century Masterfile
HathiTrust: A Shared Digital Repository
Coverage to present
The digitized collection, Hathi Trust, includes the CIC libraries (Big Ten) and the University of California System. Full-text of works that are out of copyright or in the public domain are available for viewing or searching. The items are also in Google books but have greater availability and searchability.
Google Books
The digitized collection, Hathi Trust, includes the CIC libraries (Big Ten) and the University of California System. Full-text of works that are out of copyright or in the public domain are available for viewing or searching. The items are also in Google books but have greater availability and searchability.
Google Books
Health Law Resource Center (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to health law. Contains BNA's Health Law Reporter.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to health law. Contains BNA's Health Law Reporter.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Coverage 1220 to present (updated daily)
Full-text legal periodicals, historical texts, foreign & international materials, and primary legal materials in PDF, including the Federal Register, U.S. Statutes at Large, U.S. Reports & attorney general opinions, state session laws, and more.
Full-text legal periodicals, historical texts, foreign & international materials, and primary legal materials in PDF, including the Federal Register, U.S. Statutes at Large, U.S. Reports & attorney general opinions, state session laws, and more.
Historical Resources for U.S. and State Law
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Financial and business information from thousands of U.S. and foreign companies. Includes history, names of officers and board members, sales, assets, names of subsidiaries, competitors, and quarterly and annual financials.
Financial and business information from thousands of U.S. and foreign companies. Includes history, names of officers and board members, sales, assets, names of subsidiaries, competitors, and quarterly and annual financials.
House of Commons Parliamentary Papers (Great Britain)
Coverage 1715 to 1900
Papers issued by the Great Britain House of Commons including bills; reports; accounts and papers; command papers; and supplementary material back to 1688.
Papers issued by the Great Britain House of Commons including bills; reports; accounts and papers; command papers; and supplementary material back to 1688.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1932 to 1997
The J. Willard Hurst Collection details the career of the man commonly identified as the father of modern American legal history. Hurst was a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he developed the field of American legal economic history through his scholarship and teaching. The collection includes Hurst's personal outlines and notes; course texts; publications; publication reviews; research notes; correspondence (incoming and outgoing); personnel records; photographs; audio recordings; and typewriter.
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The J. Willard Hurst Collection details the career of the man commonly identified as the father of modern American legal history. Hurst was a professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he developed the field of American legal economic history through his scholarship and teaching. The collection includes Hurst's personal outlines and notes; course texts; publications; publication reviews; research notes; correspondence (incoming and outgoing); personnel records; photographs; audio recordings; and typewriter.
i.lex: Legal Research System for International Law in U.S. Courts
Coverage late 1990s to present (updated daily)
An online database of selected U.S. court cases and related materials that address the interpretation and application of international law at the federal and state level. Most of the cases are available in full text. Summaries are provided in some cases. From The American Society of International Law.
An online database of selected U.S. court cases and related materials that address the interpretation and application of international law at the federal and state level. Most of the cases are available in full text. Summaries are provided in some cases. From The American Society of International Law.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (Hein Online)
Coverage 1985 to present
Index to world-wide legal literature on all forms of foreign law. Covers foreign law, comparative law, and legal systems. Includes journal articles, reports, essays, yearbooks, and book reviews in a variety of languages.
Law Journal Library (Hein Online); Index to Legal Periodicals
Index to world-wide legal literature on all forms of foreign law. Covers foreign law, comparative law, and legal systems. Includes journal articles, reports, essays, yearbooks, and book reviews in a variety of languages.
Law Journal Library (Hein Online); Index to Legal Periodicals
Index to Law School Theses and Dissertations
Coverage 1887 to 2006
Index to graduate theses and dissertations produced at American law schools, including UW-Madison.
Index to graduate theses and dissertations produced at American law schools, including UW-Madison.
Index to legal Periodical Literature, Jones & Chipman (19th Century Masterfile)
Coverage 1786 to 1922
Jones & Chipman was the first index that attempted to provide a comprehensive and systematic index to English language legal periodicals. It is available in Series 1 of the 19th Century Masterfile.
Jones and Chipman; 19th Century Masterfile
Jones & Chipman was the first index that attempted to provide a comprehensive and systematic index to English language legal periodicals. It is available in Series 1 of the 19th Century Masterfile.
Jones and Chipman; 19th Century Masterfile
Index to Legal Periodicals Full Text & Retrospective
Coverage 1908 to present
Index to legal periodicals, court decisions, legislation and more. Full text coverage for selected periodicals is also available. Law books are indexed beginning in 1993. Covers all areas of law from the United States and Commonwealth countries.
Law Journal Library (Hein Online); Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals
Index to legal periodicals, court decisions, legislation and more. Full text coverage for selected periodicals is also available. Law books are indexed beginning in 1993. Covers all areas of law from the United States and Commonwealth countries.
Law Journal Library (Hein Online); Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals
Index to United Nations Documents and Publications
Coverage 1946 to 2006
Index to United Nations documents and publications. Includes some full-text materials. Subscription cancelled in 2006.
AccessUN
Index to United Nations documents and publications. Includes some full-text materials. Subscription cancelled in 2006.
AccessUN
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Indlaw
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Indlaw
Coverage 1873 to present (updated daily)
Searchable database of laws from India, including judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts, legislation and rules, government notices, and other materials. See reference librarian to access this database.
India Legal Research Guide
Searchable database of laws from India, including judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts, legislation and rules, government notices, and other materials. See reference librarian to access this database.
India Legal Research Guide
Intellectual Property Law Collection (Hein Online)
Coverage 1909 to present
Contains more than 100 legislative histories from 1909 to date, more than 270 books, Code of Federal Regulations Title 37, U.S. Code Titles 17 & 35, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure, and the Trademark of Manual Examining Procedure.
Contains more than 100 legislative histories from 1909 to date, more than 270 books, Code of Federal Regulations Title 37, U.S. Code Titles 17 & 35, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure, and the Trademark of Manual Examining Procedure.
Intellectual Property Resource Center (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1929 to present (updated weekly)
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States intellectual property law, including the United States Patent Quarterly. Contains BNA's Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal.
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States intellectual property law, including the United States Patent Quarterly. Contains BNA's Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Coverage 1939 to present (updated daily)
Full-text federal, state, and international tax information and materials. Includes legislation, reporters (Standard Federal Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Guide, U.S. Tax Treaties Reporter, state tax reporters, etc.), journals, treatises, and more. Also includes business and finance materials such as Federal Securities Law Reporter, Blue Sky Law Reporter, Trade Regulation Reporter, FERC Reporter and more.
Full-text federal, state, and international tax information and materials. Includes legislation, reporters (Standard Federal Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Guide, U.S. Tax Treaties Reporter, state tax reporters, etc.), journals, treatises, and more. Also includes business and finance materials such as Federal Securities Law Reporter, Blue Sky Law Reporter, Trade Regulation Reporter, FERC Reporter and more.
Formerly known as CCH Internet Research Network and CCH Tax Research Network.
To access database, you must first register for a user id and password and login on the first screen.
International Constitutional Law (Berne University)
Coverage to present
English texts and background materials about constitutions and other constitutional documents worldwide. Also includes access to the German Case Law Project (GLAW), in German, sometimes with a brief English translation. Features extensive links to national constitutional courts, and to other sources of legal (especially international and constitutional) law on the Internet.
English texts and background materials about constitutions and other constitutional documents worldwide. Also includes access to the German Case Law Project (GLAW), in German, sometimes with a brief English translation. Features extensive links to national constitutional courts, and to other sources of legal (especially international and constitutional) law on the Internet.
International Court of Justice (United Nations)
Coverage 1946 to present (updated daily)
Contains information about the Court, including its history, role, functioning, jurisdiction, finances, and biographical information on its judges, with photographs. Provides access to complete texts of the United Nations Charter, the Statute of the Court, and ICJ current press releases. Includes all cases brought before the Court.
Contains information about the Court, including its history, role, functioning, jurisdiction, finances, and biographical information on its judges, with photographs. Provides access to complete texts of the United Nations Charter, the Statute of the Court, and ICJ current press releases. Includes all cases brought before the Court.
International Criminal Court Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
International Documents Collection (Northwestern University)
Coverage to present
Portal to hundreds of international organizations and regional intergovernmental organizations, as well as U.S. government agencies relevant to international law.
Portal to hundreds of international organizations and regional intergovernmental organizations, as well as U.S. government agencies relevant to international law.
International Financial Statistics
Coverage 1948 to present (updated monthly)
Statistics on international and domestic finance, and reports, for most countries of the world, current and historical data on exchange rates, international liquidity, international banking, money and banking, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions, government accounts, and national accounts.
Statistics on international and domestic finance, and reports, for most countries of the world, current and historical data on exchange rates, international liquidity, international banking, money and banking, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions, government accounts, and national accounts.
International Law Guide: Foreign, Comparative & Private
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
International Law: Public
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
International Law: Public
International Law Guide: Public
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
"International Law: Foreign, Comparative & Private"
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
"International Law: Foreign, Comparative & Private"
International Trade Reporter (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to United States trade and international business law.
Articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to United States trade and international business law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Introduction to Legal Materials: A Manual for Non-Law Librarians in Wisconsin
Coverage to 2003
Guide to legal materials for non-lawyers published by the Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin.
Guide to legal materials for non-lawyers published by the Law Librarians Association of Wisconsin.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
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Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
JSTOR: Journal Storage Project
Coverage Coverage varies to present
Selected scholarly journals in history, economics, political science, and other fields. Coverage begins with volume one of each title and ends about two to five years before the most recently published volume.
Selected scholarly journals in history, economics, political science, and other fields. Coverage begins with volume one of each title and ends about two to five years before the most recently published volume.
Judicial Statistics, Verdicts & Sentencing
Coverage to present
Information on jury awards and verdicts, criminal sentencing, and court statistics.
Information on jury awards and verdicts, criminal sentencing, and court statistics.
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
This citator allows the researcher to trace the history and update the status of cases, legislation, and journal articles from the UK, Ireland, and the EU (with limited coverage of other common law jurisdictions). It includes a visual map which allows the user to see the relationships between the relevant cases, statutes, articles, etc. Links to external full text sources are provided.
This citator allows the researcher to trace the history and update the status of cases, legislation, and journal articles from the UK, Ireland, and the EU (with limited coverage of other common law jurisdictions). It includes a visual map which allows the user to see the relationships between the relevant cases, statutes, articles, etc. Links to external full text sources are provided.
Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets
Coverage 4-Jan to present (updated daily)
Case information from the U.S. Federal District Courts. Some cases also include opinions, orders, and other filings.
FreeCourtDockets
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Case information from the U.S. Federal District Courts. Some cases also include opinions, orders, and other filings.
FreeCourtDockets
KeyCite (Westlaw Patron Access)
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Citation research service used to determine whether a case, statute, administrative decision, or federal regulation is good law and to find cases and other sources that cite it.
Citation research service used to determine whether a case, statute, administrative decision, or federal regulation is good law and to find cases and other sources that cite it.
see also: Westlaw Patron Access
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Full-text primary and secondary materials and commentary in the field of arbitration. This includes Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), court decisions & arbitral awards, legislation, rules, conventions, commentary and news.
Full-text primary and secondary materials and commentary in the field of arbitration. This includes Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), court decisions & arbitral awards, legislation, rules, conventions, commentary and news.
Coverage 1991 to present (updated daily)
A Russian-language database of legislation from Russia, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the republics, regions and territories of the Russian Federation. Includes legislative acts issued by approximately 200 executive, legislative, and judicial branches of Russia.
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A Russian-language database of legislation from Russia, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the republics, regions and territories of the Russian Federation. Includes legislative acts issued by approximately 200 executive, legislative, and judicial branches of Russia.
Labor & Employment Law Resource Center (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated weekly)
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States labor and employment law.
Cases, statutes, regulations, manuals, news articles, and more relating to United States labor and employment law.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Law Journal Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1788 to present (updated daily)
Legal periodicals in PDF beginning with the earliest volumes.
Index to Legal Periodicals; Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals
Legal periodicals in PDF beginning with the earliest volumes.
Index to Legal Periodicals; Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals
Law Practice of Abraham Lincoln
Coverage 1836 to 1861
Original documents from Lincoln's law practice, including facts about cases and non-litigation activities handled by Lincoln and his law partners.
Original documents from Lincoln's law practice, including facts about cases and non-litigation activities handled by Lincoln and his law partners.
Coverage 2007
An easy to use legal dictionary, with cross references for many terms.
Lawyer's Reference Shelf; Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing); Nolo's Legal Glossary
An easy to use legal dictionary, with cross references for many terms.
Lawyer's Reference Shelf; Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing); Nolo's Legal Glossary
An international legal case citator. Given citations to cases and journal articles, one can locate citing reference with links in full text. The world-wide coverage enables a researcher to see where the case or journal article is being used in the world's courts. LawCite is sponserd by AustLII.
Coverage 1949 to present (updated daily)
A nearly comprehensive collection of laws and regulations from China in English. Coverage for cases is selective.
A nearly comprehensive collection of laws and regulations from China in English. Coverage for cases is selective.
See also ChinaLawInfo - the Chinese-language sister database to LawInfoChina.
ChinaLawInfo
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell)
Coverage to present
Directory of lawyers and law firms in the United States and internationally.
FindLaw Lawyer Directory; Chambers and Partners
Directory of lawyers and law firms in the United States and internationally.
FindLaw Lawyer Directory; Chambers and Partners
Coverage to 1999 edition
Provides full-text access to the Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage 2d edition and The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations.
Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing); Law.com Dictionary; Nolo's Law Dictionary
Provides full-text access to the Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage 2d edition and The Oxford Dictionary of American Legal Quotations.
Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing); Law.com Dictionary; Nolo's Law Dictionary
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Lawyers' Manual of Professional Conduct (ABA/Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, opinions, and other supporting legal documents relating to legal ethics, malpractice and other issues concerning the legal profession.
Full-text articles, opinions, and other supporting legal documents relating to legal ethics, malpractice and other issues concerning the legal profession.
League of Wisconsin Municipalities Legal Opinions and Manuals
Coverage 1975 to present (updated annually)
Summaries of all League opinions and full-text opinions. Also includes several of the League's manuals and conference papers.
Summaries of all League opinions and full-text opinions. Also includes several of the League's manuals and conference papers.
Coverage 1500s to 1900s
Thousands of full text works from important legal scholars of the 16th- to early 20- centuries.
Thousands of full text works from important legal scholars of the 16th- to early 20- centuries.
Coverage to present
Portal featuring an extensive collection of links to free and fee-based (PACER) sources of court dockets for federal, state, and local courts. Other court documents (opinions, orders, etc) and criminal record databases are linked when available.
Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets; FreeCourtDockets
Portal featuring an extensive collection of links to free and fee-based (PACER) sources of court dockets for federal, state, and local courts. Other court documents (opinions, orders, etc) and criminal record databases are linked when available.
Justia Federal District Court Filings and Dockets; FreeCourtDockets
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
LegalExplorer (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Coverage to present
Legal information and educational resources.
Legal information and educational resources.
Coverage to present
The LRB's mission is to serve the Wisconsin Legislature and the public by providing nonpartisan legal, research, and library services.
The LRB's mission is to serve the Wisconsin Legislature and the public by providing nonpartisan legal, research, and library services.
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Legal, news, reference, and business sources. Legal tab contains United States federal and state case law, codes, and regulations, as well as law reviews and legal news. Also includes foreign and international primary sources.
Legal, news, reference, and business sources. Legal tab contains United States federal and state case law, codes, and regulations, as well as law reviews and legal news. Also includes foreign and international primary sources.
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Extensive collection of legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.).Non law school users may use LexisNexis Academic.
Extensive collection of legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.).Non law school users may use LexisNexis Academic.
For assistance with passwords, see the LexisNexis & Westlaw IDs form. Passwords are issued to authorized Law School users only.
Library Guide for Cite Checkers
This guide presents resources and strategies to assist students with citation checking, emphasizing sources that provide pdf images of documents wherever possible.
Coverage 1700s to present
Case law, legislation, regulations and other materials from the U.S. (federal, states, military, Native American), Canada, UK and other foreign countries. Coverage is especially good for older materials, although some newer content is available including California Records and Briefs.
Case law, legislation, regulations and other materials from the U.S. (federal, states, military, Native American), Canada, UK and other foreign countries. Coverage is especially good for older materials, although some newer content is available including California Records and Briefs.
Low-Cost Legal Resources in Dane County
Coverage to present
Comprehensive listing of agencies in Dane County which offer low cost legal assistance programs.
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Comprehensive listing of agencies in Dane County which offer low cost legal assistance programs.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by the UW-Madison Libraries. Includes free and licensed electronic resources.
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by the UW-Madison Libraries. Includes free and licensed electronic resources.
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Full text of Madison Ordinances.
Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Full text of Madison Ordinances.
Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Madison (City of) Legislative Information Center
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, etc. for the City Council and its committees.
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, etc. for the City Council and its committees.
Coverage 1800 to 1926
Over 22,000 legal treatises from the 19th- and early 20th- century. Covers all aspects of American and British law and encompasses a range of analytical, theoretical and practical literature for research in American and British legal history.
Over 22,000 legal treatises from the 19th- and early 20th- century. Covers all aspects of American and British law and encompasses a range of analytical, theoretical and practical literature for research in American and British legal history.
Marquette University Law Library
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by Marquette University. Includes free and licensed resources.
Catalog of books, journals, and other materials owned by Marquette University. Includes free and licensed resources.
Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Definitive encyclopedia covering the entirety of public international law.
Definitive encyclopedia covering the entirety of public international law.
Medical Research Law & Policy Report (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 2002 to present (updated semimonthly)
Tracks the most significant regulatory and legal developments in medical research.
Tracks the most significant regulatory and legal developments in medical research.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Simultaneously search muliptle government publication databases, including Fdsys, the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, and the Library of Congress with a single search.
Fdsys
Simultaneously search muliptle government publication databases, including Fdsys, the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications, and the Library of Congress with a single search.
Fdsys
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Microforms Guide (UW Law Library )
Coverage to present
List of law library microforms by title.
List of law library microforms by title.
Military and Government Collection (Ebsco Host)
Coverage 1961 to present
Provides an index and some full-text journals and pamphlets containing current news pertaining to all branches of the military.
Provides an index and some full-text journals and pamphlets containing current news pertaining to all branches of the military.
Milwaukee (City of) Legislative Research Center
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, video, etc. for the Common Council and its boards and commissions.
Legislative documents including legislative files, agendas, minutes, video, etc. for the Common Council and its boards and commissions.
Milwaukee (City of) Ordinances
Coverage to present
Full text of Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances.
Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Full text of Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances.
Wisconsin Codes & Ordinances
Milwaukee Legal Resource Center
Coverage to present
MLRC serves the legal information needs of judges, attorneys, and the general public by providing reference and research assistance, training, and forms sales and distribution.
MLRC serves the legal information needs of judges, attorneys, and the general public by providing reference and research assistance, training, and forms sales and distribution.
Coverage 1998 to varies
European, UK-specific, and US consumer intelligence reports which analyze market sizes and trends, market segmentation, along with consumer attitudes and purchasing habits.
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European, UK-specific, and US consumer intelligence reports which analyze market sizes and trends, market segmentation, along with consumer attitudes and purchasing habits.
UW-Madison NetID required
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database
Coverage 1970s to present
Abstracts of publications on criminal justice, including government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research as compiled by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Includes some links to full-text resources.
Abstracts of publications on criminal justice, including government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, and unpublished research as compiled by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. Includes some links to full-text resources.
Customized e-mail delivery of new NCJRS publications is available at no charge with JUSTINFO.
Criminal Justice Periodical Index; Criminal Justice Abstracts
Coverage 2001 to present (updated daily)
The National Law Journal provides timely legal information of national importance to attorneys including Federal Circuit Court decisions, verdicts, articles about critical legal issues, coverage of legislative issues, and legal news from the business and private sectors.
The National Law Journal provides timely legal information of national importance to attorneys including Federal Circuit Court decisions, verdicts, articles about critical legal issues, coverage of legislative issues, and legal news from the business and private sectors.
Native American Law & Legal Sources
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Negotiation & Alternate Dispute Resolution
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1996 to present (updated daily)
Full-text world-wide news articles from translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, wire services, newspapers, magazines and government documents. All articles are in English.
Full-text world-wide news articles from translated broadcasts, news agency transmissions, wire services, newspapers, magazines and government documents. All articles are in English.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Libraries and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Libraries and online.
Coverage Coverage varies (updated daily)
Articles from national, international, and Wisconsin newspapers, plus other news sources and news wires. The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and Wisconsin State Journal, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin Law Journal are all included.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
Articles from national, international, and Wisconsin newspapers, plus other news sources and news wires. The New York Times, Christian Science Monitor, and Wisconsin State Journal, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Wisconsin Law Journal are all included.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
Nineteenth Century Legal Treatises Index
Coverage 1800 to 1900
Indexes works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the nineteenth century.
Indexes works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the nineteenth century.
Nolo's Plain English Law Dictionary
Coverage to present
A dictionary containing plain English definitions for hundreds of legal terms.
Lawyer's Reference Shelf; Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing); Law.com Dictionary
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A dictionary containing plain English definitions for hundreds of legal terms.
Lawyer's Reference Shelf; Dictionary of Law (Peter Collin Publishing); Law.com Dictionary
OED Online (Oxford English Dictionary)
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Contains the complete contents of the 20-volume Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Contains the complete contents of the 20-volume Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Office of Treaty Affairs (US Dept of State)
Coverage Coverage varies
The U.S. Government Repository for U.S. Treaties and other international agreements. Includes Treaties in Force, the U.S. Treaties & Other International Acts series, and more.
The U.S. Government Repository for U.S. Treaties and other international agreements. Includes Treaties in Force, the U.S. Treaties & Other International Acts series, and more.
One Source Global Business Browser
Coverage Coverage varies (updated daily)
Intelligence on U.S. and Canadian firms as well as top international companies and subsidiaries and branches of multinational companies located in developing countries. Also includes information on executive decision makers, company and industry analystsﾃ reports and hundreds of industries.
Intelligence on U.S. and Canadian firms as well as top international companies and subsidiaries and branches of multinational companies located in developing countries. Also includes information on executive decision makers, company and industry analystsﾃ reports and hundreds of industries.
Coverage 1970s to present
Selected reports from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the public policy research arm of the United States Congress. CRS Reports are issue reports that provide detailed reports to members of congress.
Archive-it Congressional Research Reports
Selected reports from the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the public policy research arm of the United States Congress. CRS Reports are issue reports that provide detailed reports to members of congress.
Archive-it Congressional Research Reports
Oxford International Encyclopedia of Legal History
Encyclopedia of legal history from ancient to modern times. Articles explore the traditions of Ancient Greek Law, Ancient Roman Law, Medieval Roman Law, Chinese Law, English Common Law, Islamic Law, United States Law, and the laws of such other regions as Africa, Latin America, and South Asia.
Coverage to present
Legal titles within Oxford Reference Online include The Oxford Companion to American Law, The Oxford Companion to the High Court of Australia, A Dictionary of Law, A Dictionary of Law Enforcement, The New Oxford Companion to Law, The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States, and The Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions
Legal titles within Oxford Reference Online include The Oxford Companion to American Law, The Oxford Companion to the High Court of Australia, A Dictionary of Law, A Dictionary of Law Enforcement, The New Oxford Companion to Law, The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States, and The Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions
Oxford Reports on International Courts of General Jurisdiction
Coverage 2000 to present
Contentious and advisory cases from the International Court of Justice and Permanent Court of International Justice.
Contentious and advisory cases from the International Court of Justice and Permanent Court of International Justice.
Oxford Reports on International Law in Domestic Courts
Coverage 2000 to present
International case law from approximately 70 jurisdictions. Includes international courts and tribunals, domestic courts and ad hoc tribunals.
International case law from approximately 70 jurisdictions. Includes international courts and tribunals, domestic courts and ad hoc tribunals.
Coverage 1955 to present
A multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States, providing the audio of oral arguments from cases before the Supreme Court.
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A multimedia archive devoted to the Supreme Court of the United States, providing the audio of oral arguments from cases before the Supreme Court.
Coverage 1972 to present (updated daily)
An index to world-wide literature concerning public policy, social policy, and the social sciences. Includes journal articles, books, government documents, statistical compilations, committee reports, directories, and more.
An index to world-wide literature concerning public policy, social policy, and the social sciences. Includes journal articles, books, government documents, statistical compilations, committee reports, directories, and more.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Patent, Trademark and Copyright Journal (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to intellectual property.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to intellectual property.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Philip Jessup Moot Court Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1960 to present
Journals on international law, as well as, the Philip Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Compendium.
Journals on international law, as well as, the Philip Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition Compendium.
Practice and Legal Forms (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Coverage to present
This database includes Wisconsin practice forms, court forms, state agency forms, and federal court and agency forms.
This database includes Wisconsin practice forms, court forms, state agency forms, and federal court and agency forms.
Coverage 1674 to 1913
A fully searchable collection of criminal trials held at London's central criminal court including biographical details of the men and women executed at Tyburn. Contains all surviving editions of the Old Bailey Proceedings from 1674 to 1913 and of the Ordinary of Newgate's Accounts between 1676 and 1772.
A fully searchable collection of criminal trials held at London's central criminal court including biographical details of the men and women executed at Tyburn. Contains all surviving editions of the Old Bailey Proceedings from 1674 to 1913 and of the Ordinary of Newgate's Accounts between 1676 and 1772.
Coverage 1789 to present (updated daily)
Index and many full text publications of the United States Congress since 1789. Includes acts, committee reports, conference committee reports, hearings, regulations, selective legislative histories, the Congressional Record (bound & daily editions), the Serial Set, and more.
Index and many full text publications of the United States Congress since 1789. Includes acts, committee reports, conference committee reports, hearings, regulations, selective legislative histories, the Congressional Record (bound & daily editions), the Serial Set, and more.
Formerly known as LexisNexis Congressional. For more complete legislative histories of enacted laws, see ProQuest Legislative Insight.
"Thomas, Fdsys, ProQuest Legislative Insight"
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune
Coverage 1849 to 2004 (updated daily)
The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily Tribune in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times; Newspaper Source Plus
The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Daily Tribune in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times; Newspaper Source Plus
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times
Coverage 1891 to 1986 (updated daily)
The Los Angeles Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times; Newspaper Source Plus
The Los Angeles Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times; Newspaper Source Plus
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: New York Times
Coverage 1851 to 2004 (updated daily)
The New York Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times; Newspaper Source Plus
The New York Times in PDF format since its beginning year. More recent years are available through ProQuest Newspapers.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chicago Tribune; ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Times; Newspaper Source Plus
Coverage 1929 to present (updated daily)
A complete collection of full text publications generated in the course of congressional lawmaking useful for compiling a federal legislative history. PDFs include the public law, all bill versions, floor debate from the Congressional Record, committee reports, conference committee reports, hearings, and prints. Also included are Presidential signing statements, CRS reports, and other miscellaneous congressional publications. Note that only enacted laws are included. For bills which were not enacted, see ProQuest Congressional.
ProQuest Congressional
A complete collection of full text publications generated in the course of congressional lawmaking useful for compiling a federal legislative history. PDFs include the public law, all bill versions, floor debate from the Congressional Record, committee reports, conference committee reports, hearings, and prints. Also included are Presidential signing statements, CRS reports, and other miscellaneous congressional publications. Note that only enacted laws are included. For bills which were not enacted, see ProQuest Congressional.
ProQuest Congressional
Coverage 1988 (updated daily)
Index to and full text general interest and academic journals that cover the arts, business, education, health, humanities, psychology, sciences, and the social sciences. It contains periodicals covering multicultural and women's issues and international affairs.
Index to and full text general interest and academic journals that cover the arts, business, education, health, humanities, psychology, sciences, and the social sciences. It contains periodicals covering multicultural and women's issues and international affairs.
Coverage 1930s to present
Provides access to statistical information produced by U.S. Federal agencies, states, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations. Enables researchers to build statistical tables and charts from multiple sources in a single interface.
Provides access to statistical information produced by U.S. Federal agencies, states, private organizations, and major intergovernmental organizations. Enables researchers to build statistical tables and charts from multiple sources in a single interface.
Coverage 1950s to present
Index to and selected full-text U.S. statistical data. Includes contents of the American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to International Statistics (IIS).
Index to and selected full-text U.S. statistical data. Includes contents of the American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to International Statistics (IIS).
Public Administration Abstracts
Coverage 1974 to present
Citations and summaries for journal articles that cover essential areas related to public administration, including public administration theory and other areas of key relevance to the discipline.
Citations and summaries for journal articles that cover essential areas related to public administration, including public administration theory and other areas of key relevance to the discipline.
Coverage 1790s to present (updated daily)
U.S. federal and state cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, constitutions and legal forms.
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U.S. federal and state cases, statutes, regulations, court rules, constitutions and legal forms.
Real Estate Transactions Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Researching Legal Topics Guide
Coverage to present
This guide is created to help legal researchers locate and organize material for scholarly legal research & writing projects, law review articles, student notes & seminar papers.ﾃｦ
This guide is created to help legal researchers locate and organize material for scholarly legal research & writing projects, law review articles, student notes & seminar papers.ﾃｦ
Resources by Title (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
Resources by Type (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
This guide lists the locations of many of the UW Law Library's most heavily used materials.
Coverage 1950s to present (updated daily)
Tax and accounting materials including the complete federal tax code, regulations, committee reports, and rulings. Also contains the Federal Tax Coordinator, U.S. Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Handbook, a news/current awareness section, as well as state tax cases, rulings, and legislation.
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Tax and accounting materials including the complete federal tax code, regulations, committee reports, and rulings. Also contains the Federal Tax Coordinator, U.S. Tax Reporter, Federal Tax Handbook, a news/current awareness section, as well as state tax cases, rulings, and legislation.
Sample Business Contracts (FindLaw Corporate Counsel Center)
Coverage to present
Sample contract language by industry, by type of contract, or company name.
Sample contract language by industry, by type of contract, or company name.
Scottish Legal History (HeinOnline)
Coverage 1936 to present
Official publications from the Stair Society including the Stair Society Main (Annual) Series and Supplementary Series.
Official publications from the Stair Society including the Stair Society Main (Annual) Series and Supplementary Series.
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Securities Regulation & Law Report (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated daily)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to securities and futures trading, as well as accounting.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to securities and futures trading, as well as accounting.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Selden Society Publications and the History of Early English Law (Hein Online)
Coverage Middle Ages to present
Primary publications from the Selden Society, including its annual series containing law reports dating back to the Middle Ages, and year books from the Ames Foundation.ﾃｦ Also includes English Reports, Statutes of the Realm, and other digests, abridgments, and modern encyclopedias that formed the foundation of English law.
Primary publications from the Selden Society, including its annual series containing law reports dating back to the Middle Ages, and year books from the Ames Foundation.ﾃｦ Also includes English Reports, Statutes of the Realm, and other digests, abridgments, and modern encyclopedias that formed the foundation of English law.
Coverage Present (updated monthly)
New books, videos, and government documents received by the UW Law Library each month, arranged by legal subject.
New books, videos, and government documents received by the UW Law Library each month, arranged by legal subject.
Customized email delivery is also available through our Selected Recent Acquisitions Email Service.
Serial Set (ProQuest Congressional)
Coverage 1789 to 1969 (updated daily)
Reports and documents either produced or ordered by Congress, as well as presidential communications and treaty materials. Contains comprehensive and often detailed information on an extremely wide range of subjects. Includes the American State Papers, a collection of legislative and executive documents preceding the Serial Set. Also includes color and high resolution maps contained in the Serial Set.
Reports and documents either produced or ordered by Congress, as well as presidential communications and treaty materials. Contains comprehensive and often detailed information on an extremely wide range of subjects. Includes the American State Papers, a collection of legislative and executive documents preceding the Serial Set. Also includes color and high resolution maps contained in the Serial Set.
Session Laws Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1700s to present
This Library contains exact replications of the official bound session laws of all 50 states since inception, as well as Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. It also includes the D.C. Register and the Session Laws of the U.S. Federal Government, as well as the entire back file of the Acts of Parliament of Canada and Acts of Parliament of Australia.
This Library contains exact replications of the official bound session laws of all 50 states since inception, as well as Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. It also includes the D.C. Register and the Session Laws of the U.S. Federal Government, as well as the entire back file of the Acts of Parliament of Canada and Acts of Parliament of Australia.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Coverage 1950s to present
Data about all aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Sourcebook is organized into six topical sections: criminal justice characteristics; public opinion; crime & victims; arrests & seizures; courts, prosecution & sentencing; and parole, jail, prisons & death penalty.
Data about all aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Sourcebook is organized into six topical sections: criminal justice characteristics; public opinion; crime & victims; arrests & seizures; courts, prosecution & sentencing; and parole, jail, prisons & death penalty.
Coverage 1998 to present (updated daily)
Online library of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It includes 20 book collections by theme, 24 periodicals, the OECD statistical databases, and the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals.
Online library of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It includes 20 book collections by theme, 24 periodicals, the OECD statistical databases, and the OECD Guidelines for the Testing of Chemicals.
SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
Coverage 1990s to present (updated daily)
New and forthcoming scholarship in a number of disciplines, including law (as part of the Legal Scholarship Network division of SSRN).
New and forthcoming scholarship in a number of disciplines, including law (as part of the Legal Scholarship Network division of SSRN).
Users may follow new faculty and staff scholarship by subscribing to SSRN's UW Law School Legal Studies Research Paper Series.
Standard & Poor's Net Advantage
Coverage to present (updated quarterly)
Full-text of popular investor information products: S&P Bond Guide, S&P Corporation Records, S&P Dividend Record, S&P Earnings Guide, S&P Industry Surveys, S&P The Outlook, S&P Register of Corporations, S&P Stock Guide, and S&P Stock Reports.
Full-text of popular investor information products: S&P Bond Guide, S&P Corporation Records, S&P Dividend Record, S&P Earnings Guide, S&P Industry Surveys, S&P The Outlook, S&P Register of Corporations, S&P Stock Guide, and S&P Stock Reports.
State Court Web Sites (National Center for State Courts)
Coverage to present
Judicial branch links focusing on the administrative office of the courts, the court of last resort, any intermediate appellate courts, and each trial court level.
Judicial branch links focusing on the administrative office of the courts, the court of last resort, any intermediate appellate courts, and each trial court level.
State Legislatures Internet Links (National Conference of State Legislatures)
Coverage to present
Links to web sites of state legislatures and legislators with access to bills, constitutions, and issue reports.
Links to web sites of state legislatures and legislators with access to bills, constitutions, and issue reports.
Coverage 1853 to present
Biennial almanac of Wisconsin government.
Biennial almanac of Wisconsin government.
The State of Wisconsin Collection brings together, in digital form, two categories of primary and secondary materials: writings about the State of Wisconsin and unique or valuable materials that relate to its history and ongoing development.
State of Wisconsin Government Web Sites
Directory of government web sites including State of Wisconsin agencies, courts and legislature. Also includes links to federal, local, Native American sites.
State of Wisconsin Online Directory
Coverage to present
Official state employee directory includes phone numbers and email addresses.
Official state employee directory includes phone numbers and email addresses.
State Papers Online: The Tudors, The Stuarts and Commonwealth
Coverage 1509 to 1714
English government documents originating from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This collection contains information on every facet of English government, including social and economic affairs, law and order, religious policy, crown possessions and intelligence gathering as well as Britain's international relations and foreign policy. Includes parts I, II and III of the series.
English government documents originating from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. This collection contains information on every facet of English government, including social and economic affairs, law and order, religious policy, crown possessions and intelligence gathering as well as Britain's international relations and foreign policy. Includes parts I, II and III of the series.
Statutes of the Republic of South Korea
Coverage 1945 to present
Full-text of around 800 statutes from the Republic of Korea in English, along with amendment history and articles.
Free registration required.
Full-text of around 800 statutes from the Republic of Korea in English, along with amendment history and articles.
Free registration required.
Subject Compilations of State Laws (Hein Online)
Coverage 1979 to present (updated quarterly)
Index to articles, books, government documents, loose-leaf services, court opinions and Internet sites that compare state laws on hundreds of subjects.
Index to articles, books, government documents, loose-leaf services, court opinions and Internet sites that compare state laws on hundreds of subjects.
Supreme Court of the United States
Coverage to present (updated daily)
This official Supreme Court site offers documents from the current term such as bench and slip opinions, dockets, calendar, and rules.
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This official Supreme Court site offers documents from the current term such as bench and slip opinions, dockets, calendar, and rules.
Taxation & Economic Reform in America
Coverage 1781 to 2011
United States regulations, laws and legislative histories relating to tax and to economic reform and stimulus plans.ﾃｦ Includes the Carlton Fox legislative history collection and the History of United States Tax Conventions (Manz).ﾃｦ Subscription includes parts I & II of the database.
United States regulations, laws and legislative histories relating to tax and to economic reform and stimulus plans.ﾃｦ Includes the Carlton Fox legislative history collection and the History of United States Tax Conventions (Manz).ﾃｦ Subscription includes parts I & II of the database.
Technology Transfer & Commercialization of Intellectual Property Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Telecommunications Law Resource Center (Pike and Fischer)
Coverage 1964 to present (updated daily)
Full-text collection of legal and regulatory developments in communications law. Includes FCC rules, communications-related cases, case digests, notices, statutes, news articles, FCC Record, FCC Daily Digest, and Telecom Law Report newsletter. Formerly known as Communications Regulation.
Full-text collection of legal and regulatory developments in communications law. Includes FCC rules, communications-related cases, case digests, notices, statutes, news articles, FCC Record, FCC Daily Digest, and Telecom Law Report newsletter. Formerly known as Communications Regulation.
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Federal legislative information including bills and bill tracking, resolutions, the Congressional Record, and committee reports.
ProQuest Congressional
Federal legislative information including bills and bill tracking, resolutions, the Congressional Record, and committee reports.
ProQuest Congressional
Coverage to present
A research platform for international law. Contains domestic statutes, international conventions, model laws, restatements and materials relevant for research in transnational law and internation business law.
A research platform for international law. Contains domestic statutes, international conventions, model laws, restatements and materials relevant for research in transnational law and internation business law.
Treaties & Agreements Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1776 to present
Comprehensive collection of United States treaties, whether currently in-force, expired, or not-yet-officially published. Includes the United States Treaties and Other International Agreements (UST) and the Treaties and International Acts Series (TIAS).
Hein's U.S. Treaty Index on CD-ROM
Comprehensive collection of United States treaties, whether currently in-force, expired, or not-yet-officially published. Includes the United States Treaties and Other International Agreements (UST) and the Treaties and International Acts Series (TIAS).
Hein's U.S. Treaty Index on CD-ROM
Twentieth Century Legal Treatises Index
Coverage 1900 to 1926
Index to works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the early twentieth century.
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Index to works relevant to legal theory and history printed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the early twentieth century.
U.S. Attorney General Opinions (Hein Online)
Coverage 1870 to present
Official opinions of the U.S. Attorney General. Includes both the "Official Opinions of the Attorneys General of the United States" as well as, the "Opinions of the Office of Legal Counsel of the United States Department of Justice."
Wisconsin Attorney General Opinions
Official opinions of the U.S. Attorney General. Includes both the "Official Opinions of the Attorneys General of the United States" as well as, the "Opinions of the Office of Legal Counsel of the United States Department of Justice."
Wisconsin Attorney General Opinions
U.S. Code (Cornell University's Legal Information Institute)
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Generated from the most recent official version made available by the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes an update service.
U.S. Code (FDsys); U.S. Code (Hein Online)
Generated from the most recent official version made available by the U.S. House of Representatives. Includes an update service.
U.S. Code (FDsys); U.S. Code (Hein Online)
Coverage 1994 to present (updated annually)
Published every six years, with an annual supplement.
U.S. Code (Cornell University's Legal Information Institute); U.S. Code (Hein Online)
Published every six years, with an annual supplement.
U.S. Code (Cornell University's Legal Information Institute); U.S. Code (Hein Online)
Coverage 1925 to present (updated annually)
Full text of the United States Code from the 1925-1926 edition through the present. With annual supplements.
U.S. Code (FDsys); U.S. Code (Cornell University's Legal Information Institute)
Full text of the United States Code from the 1925-1926 edition through the present. With annual supplements.
U.S. Code (FDsys); U.S. Code (Cornell University's Legal Information Institute)
Coverage 1970s to 1998 (updated daily)
Selected full-text hearings and committee prints from the U.S. Congress.
Selected full-text hearings and committee prints from the U.S. Congress.
Coverage to present
Clearinghouse of information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Contains background information about the court, rules, publications, links to federal appellate and district court web sites, and links to federal appellate case law.
Clearinghouse of information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Contains background information about the court, rules, publications, links to federal appellate and district court web sites, and links to federal appellate case law.
U.S. Federal Agency Documents, Decisions, and Appeals (Hein Online)
Coverage 1919 to present
Contains the body of reported judicial opinions that are published by each agency. Notable titles include Decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (1934-Current); Federal Communications Commission Record (1986-Current); and Internal Revenue Cumulative Bulletin (1919-Current).
Contains the body of reported judicial opinions that are published by each agency. Notable titles include Decisions of the National Labor Relations Board (1934-Current); Federal Communications Commission Record (1986-Current); and Internal Revenue Cumulative Bulletin (1919-Current).
U.S. Federal Legislative History Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1789 to present
Selected federal legislative histories published by the U.S. GPO and private publishers. Also includes the index, "Sources of Compiled Legislative Histories."
ProQuest Congressional
Selected federal legislative histories published by the U.S. GPO and private publishers. Also includes the index, "Sources of Compiled Legislative Histories."
ProQuest Congressional
U.S. Government Documents Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Coverage 1997 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents covering significant cases and key legislative / regulatory developments.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents covering significant cases and key legislative / regulatory developments.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
U.S. Presidential Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1897 to present
Includes Message and Papers of the Presidents, Public Papers of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, and more.
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (GPO)
Includes Message and Papers of the Presidents, Public Papers of the President, Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, and more.
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (GPO)
U.S. Statutes at Large (FDsys)
Coverage 1951 to present
The United States Statutes at Large contains both public and private laws published in numerical order.
ProQuest Congressional
The United States Statutes at Large contains both public and private laws published in numerical order.
ProQuest Congressional
U.S. Statutes at Large (Hein Online)
Coverage 1789 to present
Complete coverage of the Statutes at Large, containing both public and private laws published in numerical order, and treaties to 1950.
Complete coverage of the Statutes at Large, containing both public and private laws published in numerical order, and treaties to 1950.
U.S. Supreme Court Center (FindLaw)
Coverage coverage varies (updated daily)
Collection of primary materials by and about the US Supreme Court.ﾃｦ Includes decisions since 1893 and orders, briefs, rules, court dockets and calendar since the October 1999 term.
U.S. Supreme Court Library (Hein Online)
Collection of primary materials by and about the US Supreme Court.ﾃｦ Includes decisions since 1893 and orders, briefs, rules, court dockets and calendar since the October 1999 term.
U.S. Supreme Court Library (Hein Online)
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
U.S. Supreme Court Library (Hein Online)
Coverage 1776 to present
Complete coverage of the supreme court opinions. Includes books, treatise and periodicals on the federal court.
U.S. Supreme Court Center (FindLaw)
Complete coverage of the supreme court opinions. Includes books, treatise and periodicals on the federal court.
U.S. Supreme Court Center (FindLaw)
Coverage 1892 to present
Index to treaties involving the United Kingdom. Contains selected links to the texts of Command Papers published in the Treaty Series
Index to treaties involving the United Kingdom. Contains selected links to the texts of Command Papers published in the Treaty Series
Coverage Coverage varies to present
This search service from the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs offers access to statistics and datasets from the UN system.
This search service from the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs offers access to statistics and datasets from the UN system.
Coverage 1946 to present (updated daily)
The official site of the United Nations contains news and information about the UN and its bodies. The site is also the official portal to the UN Documentation system
The official site of the United Nations contains news and information about the UN and its bodies. The site is also the official portal to the UN Documentation system
United Nations Bibliographic Information System
Coverage 1979 to present
From the UNﾃ行 Dag Hammarskj_ld Library. Comprehensive official index to UN Documents and publications for 1979 forward, and earlier for selected major documents. Includes full text of UN resolutions, voting records, and agendas, plus speech citations for the main UN organs.
From the UNﾃ行 Dag Hammarskj_ld Library. Comprehensive official index to UN Documents and publications for 1979 forward, and earlier for selected major documents. Includes full text of UN resolutions, voting records, and agendas, plus speech citations for the main UN organs.
United Nations Documentation Research Guide
Coverage 1946 to present
An overview of the various types of documents and publications issued by the UN (e.g., reports, resolutions, meeting records, sales publications, press releases) and gives guidance on how to use them.
An overview of the various types of documents and publications issued by the UN (e.g., reports, resolutions, meeting records, sales publications, press releases) and gives guidance on how to use them.
United Nations Legal Publications Global Search
Coverage 1949 to present
Portal for simultaneous keyword searching across multiple types of UN publications, including International Law Commission documents (e.g. yearbooks), Proceedings of Diplomatic conferences, Summaries of ICJ judgments, Reports of International Arbitral Awards, Repertory of Practice of UN Organs, and the UN Juridical Yearbook.
Portal for simultaneous keyword searching across multiple types of UN publications, including International Law Commission documents (e.g. yearbooks), Proceedings of Diplomatic conferences, Summaries of ICJ judgments, Reports of International Arbitral Awards, Repertory of Practice of UN Organs, and the UN Juridical Yearbook.
United Nations Master Treaty Index on CD-ROM
Coverage 1946 to present (updated semiannually)
Index to Category I and II treaties and other international agreements published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Also indexes treaties filed with the Secretariat but not yet published in the UNTS.
United Nations Treaty Collection
Index to Category I and II treaties and other international agreements published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Also indexes treaties filed with the Secretariat but not yet published in the UNTS.
United Nations Treaty Collection
United Nations Official Documents System
Coverage 1946 to present (updated daily)
All types of official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards.
All types of official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards.
United Nations Treaty Collection
Coverage 1920 to present
United Nations bilateral and multilateral treaties in full text as published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Contains some multilateral treaties not yet appearing in UNTS. Also includes the League of Nations Treaty Series. Treaties available in their authentic language(s), along with a translation into English and French, as appropriate.
United Nations Master Treaty Index on CD-ROM
United Nations bilateral and multilateral treaties in full text as published in the United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS). Contains some multilateral treaties not yet appearing in UNTS. Also includes the League of Nations Treaty Series. Treaties available in their authentic language(s), along with a translation into English and French, as appropriate.
United Nations Master Treaty Index on CD-ROM
Coverage 1976 to 2010
Summaries of Wisconsin decisions involving the Municipal Employment Relations Act and State Employment Labor Relations Act. Aggregates the monthly issues of the Wisconsin Public Employment Decisions Digest from January 1976 through June 2001 and the monthly issues of the Updated WERC Digest from July 2001 through May 2010. For full-text decisions from 1989 to the present, see Wisconsin Case Law and Administrative Decisions (State Bar of Wisconsin).
Wisconsin Case Law and Administrative Decisions (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Summaries of Wisconsin decisions involving the Municipal Employment Relations Act and State Employment Labor Relations Act. Aggregates the monthly issues of the Wisconsin Public Employment Decisions Digest from January 1976 through June 2001 and the monthly issues of the Updated WERC Digest from July 2001 through May 2010. For full-text decisions from 1989 to the present, see Wisconsin Case Law and Administrative Decisions (State Bar of Wisconsin).
Wisconsin Case Law and Administrative Decisions (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Coverage (updated daily)
Official source of current and cumulative U.S. export and import statistics. Uses the Harmonized System (HS) and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
Official source of current and cumulative U.S. export and import statistics. Uses the Harmonized System (HS) and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.
Available only on two public workstations in the law library (LAWPUB1 and LAWPUB2)
Coverage to present
The U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state, and local government information, as well as Native American Tribal government information.
The U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state, and local government information, as well as Native American Tribal government information.
UW Law School Legal Studies Research Paper Series (SSRN)
Coverage 1990s to present
New and forthcoming law school faculty and staff scholarship. Part of the Social Science Research Network (SSRN),
SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
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New and forthcoming law school faculty and staff scholarship. Part of the Social Science Research Network (SSRN),
SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
Coverage 1886 to present
Full-text federal, state, and Native American tribal court opinions. Coverage varies according to resource.
Full-text federal, state, and Native American tribal court opinions. Coverage varies according to resource.
Law school students, faculty and staff may request a VersusLaw ID.
Video Collection, Law-Related (UW Law Library)
Coverage to present
Feature films, TV dramas, and documentaries available at the Law Library
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Feature films, TV dramas, and documentaries available at the Law Library
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Database of state and federal dockets. Search for dockets by jurdiction, keyword, nature of suit, party name, attorney or judge, date, and more. Set up alerts to monitor new cases or track filings in a specific case.
Database of state and federal dockets. Search for dockets by jurdiction, keyword, nature of suit, party name, attorney or judge, date, and more. Set up alerts to monitor new cases or track filings in a specific case.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Non law school users may use Westlaw Patron Access.
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Non law school users may use Westlaw Patron Access.
For assistance with passwords, see the LexisNexis & Westlaw IDs form. Passwords are issued to authorized Law School users only.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Content roughly equivalent to Westlaw for Law Schools.
Extensive collection of full-text legal, news, reference, and business sources. Contains primary legal resources (cases, statutes, regulations, etc.) and secondary materials (journal articles, worldwide news, business sources, etc.). Content roughly equivalent to Westlaw for Law Schools.
Westlaw Patron Access is only available on the three computers labeled "Law Library Workstation" on the fifth floor of the Law Library.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
A collaboratively-created, public-access law dictionary and encyclopedia.
Zimmerman's Research Guide
A collaboratively-created, public-access law dictionary and encyclopedia.
Zimmerman's Research Guide
White Collar Crime Report (Bloomberg BNA)
Coverage 1996 to present (updated weekly)
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to fraud and other white collar crimes.
Full-text articles, cases, and other supporting legal documents relating to fraud and other white collar crimes.
Customized email delivery is also available to UW Law School Faculty and Academic Staff through BNA Online Email Highlights.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Directory of Wisconsin Licensed attorneys.
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell); Chambers and Partners; Findlaw Lawyer Directory
Directory of Wisconsin Licensed attorneys.
Lawyer Locator (Martindale-Hubbell); Chambers and Partners; Findlaw Lawyer Directory
Coverage 2004 to present (updated daily)
Blog offering legal research and Internet news & information with an emphasis on Wisconsin.
Blog offering legal research and Internet news & information with an emphasis on Wisconsin.
Coverage 1969 to present
Acts passed by the Wisconsin Legislature since 1969. A table of statutes sections affected by Wisconsin acts since 1995 and Governor's Veto Messages are also available.
Acts passed by the Wisconsin Legislature since 1969. A table of statutes sections affected by Wisconsin acts since 1995 and Governor's Veto Messages are also available.
Wisconsin Administrative Code and Register
Coverage 1996 to present (updated biweekly)
Agency rules appearing in the Administrative Code (current) and notices in the Administrative Register (since 1996).ﾃｦBeginning in April 2001 with Admin Register No. 542, superceded Admin Code chapters are also available allowing the user to reconstruct the Code as it existed on a specific date.
Agency rules appearing in the Administrative Code (current) and notices in the Administrative Register (since 1996).ﾃｦBeginning in April 2001 with Admin Register No. 542, superceded Admin Code chapters are also available allowing the user to reconstruct the Code as it existed on a specific date.
Wisconsin and U.S. Constitutions
Coverage to present
Full-text of the Wisconsin Constitution, including pending constitutional amendments. Full-text of the U.S. Constitution.
Full-text of the Wisconsin Constitution, including pending constitutional amendments. Full-text of the U.S. Constitution.
Wisconsin Attorney General Opinions
Coverage 1982 to present
Opinions of the Attorney General beginning with volume 71.
U.S. Attorney General Opinions (Hein Online)
Opinions of the Attorney General beginning with volume 71.
U.S. Attorney General Opinions (Hein Online)
Coverage 1995 to present (updated daily)
Wisconsin bills, acts, and resolutions, including bill histories and amendments.
Wisconsin bills, acts, and resolutions, including bill histories and amendments.
Coverage 1992 to 2009
Briefs for Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals published and unpublished cases from 173 Wis.2d (November 1992) through 317 Wis.2d (approx. July 2009). See Wisconsin Court System Case Search for more recent cases.
Wisconsin Briefs Finding Guide
Briefs for Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals published and unpublished cases from 173 Wis.2d (November 1992) through 317 Wis.2d (approx. July 2009). See Wisconsin Court System Case Search for more recent cases.
Wisconsin Briefs Finding Guide
Wisconsin Briefs Finding Guide
Coverage 1858 to 1957
Index to the UW Law Libraryﾃ行 collection of briefs from Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases appearing in the Wisconsin Reports from 9 Wis. to 275 Wis.
Wisconsin Briefs
Index to the UW Law Libraryﾃ行 collection of briefs from Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases appearing in the Wisconsin Reports from 9 Wis. to 275 Wis.
Wisconsin Briefs
Wisconsin Case Law and Administrative Decisions (State Bar of Wisconsin)
Coverage 1989 to present (updated daily)
Wisconsin Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Appeals, and WERC opinions and decisions.
Wisconsin Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Tax Appeals, and WERC opinions and decisions.
Coverage 1991 to present
Proposed changes to agency rules reviewed by the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Proposed changes to agency rules reviewed by the Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse.
Coverage 1995 to present
Official Wisconsin Courts site contains a variety of court documents, as well as general information about the court system and the current court term.ﾃｦ Includes Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions from 1995-present and Wisconsin Supreme Court oral arguments from September 1997-present.ﾃｦ
Official Wisconsin Courts site contains a variety of court documents, as well as general information about the court system and the current court term.ﾃｦ Includes Wisconsin Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions from 1995-present and Wisconsin Supreme Court oral arguments from September 1997-present.ﾃｦ
Wisconsin Court System Case Search (CCAP & WSCCA)
Coverage Coverage varies to present (updated daily)
Civil and criminal case information and status reports from Wisconsin circuit courts (CCAP), as well as from the Court of Appeals & Supreme Court (WSCCA). Case information includes case summaries, parties, and dockets (recorded events).ﾃｦ Also includes judgements and briefs for recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases.
Civil and criminal case information and status reports from Wisconsin circuit courts (CCAP), as well as from the Court of Appeals & Supreme Court (WSCCA). Case information includes case summaries, parties, and dockets (recorded events).ﾃｦ Also includes judgements and briefs for recent Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases.
Coverage 2000 to present
Collection of state publications in PDF format from about 2000 to the present. The documents made available through the Wisconsin Document Depository Program.
Collection of state publications in PDF format from about 2000 to the present. The documents made available through the Wisconsin Document Depository Program.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Statewide public affairs broadcasting network. Includes Internet video of Wisconsin legislative sessions and meetings and Supreme Court oral arguments.
Statewide public affairs broadcasting network. Includes Internet video of Wisconsin legislative sessions and meetings and Supreme Court oral arguments.
Wisconsin Legal Information Sources Guide
Coverage Coverage varies to present
A listing of online and print legal research resources available to attorneys In Wisconsin.
A listing of online and print legal research resources available to attorneys In Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Legislative Drafting Records
Coverage 1999/2000 to 2009/2010 (updated annually)
Written materials, letters, and memoranda given to or created by the legislative drafting attorney in the process of drafting a bill, resolution, or subsequent amendments. May provide some insight into the meaning of statutory language.
Written materials, letters, and memoranda given to or created by the legislative drafting attorney in the process of drafting a bill, resolution, or subsequent amendments. May provide some insight into the meaning of statutory language.
Coverage to present
A guide to researching the legislative history of Wisconsin laws.
A guide to researching the legislative history of Wisconsin laws.
Coverage 1890s to present
Digital archive of municipal records from Wisconsin's towns, villages, cities and counties submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State. Records include incorporation papers, annexations, corporate boundaries, maps and litigation correspondence.
Digital archive of municipal records from Wisconsin's towns, villages, cities and counties submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State. Records include incorporation papers, annexations, corporate boundaries, maps and litigation correspondence.
Wisconsin Newspapers Digital Research Site
Coverage 2005 to 60 days ago
A collection of more than 200 daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers. Newspapers are searchable and are included cover to cover in PDF format. Titles include the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times, Badger Herald, Daily Cardinal, Isthmus, and Madison Times, among others.
A collection of more than 200 daily and weekly Wisconsin newspapers. Newspapers are searchable and are included cover to cover in PDF format. Titles include the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times, Badger Herald, Daily Cardinal, Isthmus, and Madison Times, among others.
Coverage Coverage varies to present
Wisconsin State Law Library links to local municipal and county ordinances from Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Law Library links to local municipal and county ordinances from Wisconsin.
Coverage 1852 to 1914
Annual and biennial reports of all important Wisconsin state agencies from 1852 through 1914. Also includes reports of various state officers, departments and institutions. WPD is a source for Wisconsin statistical tables, financial charts, vintage photographs, supplementary documents, maps, other graphics and research monographs on specific topics.
Annual and biennial reports of all important Wisconsin state agencies from 1852 through 1914. Also includes reports of various state officers, departments and institutions. WPD is a source for Wisconsin statistical tables, financial charts, vintage photographs, supplementary documents, maps, other graphics and research monographs on specific topics.
Wisconsin Public Employment Decisions Digest
See Updated WERC Digest
Coverage to present
Official State directory of agency and departmental web sites.
Official State directory of agency and departmental web sites.
Coverage to present (updated daily)
Catalogs of the State Law Library, the Dane County Law Library, and the Milwaukee Legal Resource Center. Links to state, federal, and other legal resources on the Internet.
Catalogs of the State Law Library, the Dane County Law Library, and the Milwaukee Legal Resource Center. Links to state, federal, and other legal resources on the Internet.
Coverage 1989 to present
Wisconsin Statutes from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Statutes are updated with the integration of acts from the current legislative session.
Wisconsin Statutes from the Legislative Reference Bureau. Statutes are updated with the integration of acts from the current legislative session.
Women, Gender Studies & the Law Guide
Coverage to present
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
Guide to resources at the University of Wisconsin Law Library and online.
World Constitutions Illustrated (Hein Online)
Coverage 1812 to present
Current constitutions for every country in the original language along with at least one English translation. Includes expert commentary, the complete set of the British and Foreign State Papers, and other significant Sources such as Country Studies, the World Fact Book, Annual Human Rights Reports Submitted to Congress by the U.S. Department of State, and much more. Each country is linked directly to relevant primary and secondary sources.
Current constitutions for every country in the original language along with at least one English translation. Includes expert commentary, the complete set of the British and Foreign State Papers, and other significant Sources such as Country Studies, the World Fact Book, Annual Human Rights Reports Submitted to Congress by the U.S. Department of State, and much more. Each country is linked directly to relevant primary and secondary sources.
World Legal Information Institute
Coverage to present
Case law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials from foreign countries, the United States, and the 50 states.
Case law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials from foreign countries, the United States, and the 50 states.
World Trials Collection (Hein Online)
Coverage 1700s to 1900s
Trial transcripts from some of history's most famous trials. Also includes texts that analyze and debate famous trials, as well as biographies of some of the greatest trial lawyers in history.
Trial transcripts from some of history's most famous trials. Also includes texts that analyze and debate famous trials, as well as biographies of some of the greatest trial lawyers in history.
Coverage to present
Catalog of millions of books, journals, and other materials owned by libraries around the world, including UW-Madison and the Library of Congress.
Catalog of millions of books, journals, and other materials owned by libraries around the world, including UW-Madison and the Library of Congress.
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
Coverage 1975 to present
Index and abstracts of journals in political science and related fields, including international relations, law, public administration, and public policy.
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Index and abstracts of journals in political science and related fields, including international relations, law, public administration, and public policy.
Coverage to present
The LexisNexis Librarian Relations Group provides this online legal encyclopedia of legal resources by topic.
Wex (Cornell)
The LexisNexis Librarian Relations Group provides this online legal encyclopedia of legal resources by topic.
Wex (Cornell)
