Westlaw is a powerful legal research platform that provides access to U.S. laws, court cases (state and federal), regulations, legal encyclopedias, and law review articles. It’s your go-to tool for serious legal research at WMU.

Note: When emailing documents, use the "documents" option instead of "list of items" to send the full text. To revisit documents, log into Westlaw and search by citation—emailed links do not provide permalinks.

HeinOnline is your go-to source for deep historical legal research. Access fully searchable, image-based collections of law journals, U.S. Supreme Court decisions, treaties, federal laws, and legal history texts—some dating back to the 1700s. Ideal for students researching legal precedent, constitutional law, or the evolution of the legal system.

Access thousands of full-text legal cases and news articles—all in one place. Nexis Uni includes federal and state court opinions dating back to 1789, along with current and archival news from newspapers, wire services, and broadcasts. Use it to track legal trends, analyze court decisions, or explore how the media covers legal issues.

💡 Bonus: Nexis Uni also includes Shepard’s Citations, which help you see how a case has been cited and whether it’s still considered good law.

Search scholarly and professional journals covering legal issues, case studies, and current trends in the law. Legal Source is a great place to find peer-reviewed articles and commentary on topics like constitutional law, criminal justice, ethics, and more.

Need help with everyday legal tasks? This resource offers easy-to-understand legal guides and access to over 12,000 state-specific legal forms for things like adoption, bankruptcy, name changes, and more. Great for students researching personal legal issues or helping others navigate basic legal processes.