Finding Journal Articles

There are 3 main databases which cover articles on cases, areas of the law, particular processes or the effects of changes in legislation:

• Westlaw
• Lexis Library
• HeinOnline

For other databases which cover specific areas of law in context , e.g. Business Law, see Key e-resources.

• Start with Westlaw as it covers the widest range of journals. (see Quick Guide to Westlaw)
• Search first the Journals section of Westlaw UK
• If you are interested in other jurisdictions open Westlaw International and search the Law Reviews and Journals and World Journals and Law Reviews sections plus any other relevant areas here.
• Remember to enclose party names or phrases in quote marks “ “
• Where there is no direct link to full text of the article, make a note of the journal title and check the library catalogue to see if it is available via another online service or in print format.

• Lexis Library: this includes material not indexed by Westlaw, so try repeating your search in the Journals section.
  
  Quick guide to using Lexis Library.pdf
  
  
• HeinOnline: this covers many UK academic law titles but is particularly useful for International Law and Maritime Law students. All articles are full-text.
  
  Quick guide to using HeinOnline.pdf
   
  
• Remember to enclose party names or phrases in quote marks “ “

For Company Law, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Shipping or Intellectual Property, see also:

• Business Source Premier
• XpertHR

For Civil Law, Human Rights, International Law and Social Issues see also:

• Business Source Complete
• Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO)
• IngentaConnect
• ISI Web of Knowledge
• JSTOR
• Sage Journals Online
• SwetsWise

For newspaper coverage of a case or issue, see Nexis UK.

All these databases have Help and Search Hints/Tips plus in-depth guides or tutorials.

If you need further help, contact your Subject Librarian or attend the drop-in sessions.

See the library website home page, search under Skills pages.