The Library’s next Database in Focus session takes place on Wednesday 16th February from 2PM until 3.30PM in Library Training Room 1, and the database under the microscope on this occasion is Westlaw UK.

Although it may sound like a dodgy 1960′s TV western, Westlaw UK is in fact one of the best Law databases around. It provides access to full-text, up-to-date, UK, EU and international legislation, case-law and full-text journal articles, plus a current awareness section arranged by subject which is updated three times a day.

It also contains the Legal Journals Index, which is the most comprehensive index of UK legal journals (some of which are contained within Westlaw itself). You can access international legal materials, especially US case law, legislation and full-text journals and multi-national materials by clicking on the ‘Westlaw International’ link and then ‘Directory’ link and ‘All Westlaw databases’. You can browse and search hundreds of resources from here.

A representative from the company who hosts the database will be leading the session and will take you through how to get the best out of it.

To book to attend this session:

Staff – either through Staff Development’s booking system, or turn up on the day.

Students – no need to book, just turn up on the day.

Please note in order to access Westlaw UK you will need to know your Athens username and password.

See you there!