Interested in exploring legal research systems beyond Westlaw
Edge, Lexis Advance, and Bloomberg Law? There are other options available
through the Moritz Law Library and free legal websites. While these options
have limitations, such as a much more limited set of secondary sources and the
lack of citator tools as effective as KeyCite and Shepard’s, they are
alternatives used by many attorneys practicing in the solo and small firm
environment. See some of the possibilities below.
- Fastcase. Accessible through the Moritz Law Library and to members of local bar associations such as the Columbus Bar Association
- Casemaker. Free to law students and faculty who register; also accessible to members of statewide bar associations like the Ohio State Bar Association
- Casetext. Free to law students and faculty who register
If you have questions about additional resources, ask a Moritz reference librarian. These
alternatives are typically incorporated into Advanced Legal Research courses,
so consider taking one in your second or third year. Also, stay tuned for
information about a library session on low-cost and free legal research alternatives
in the spring semester.