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Free and Low-Cost Legal Research Options

Interested in exploring legal research systems beyond Westlaw Edge, Lexis+, and Bloomberg Law? The Moritz Law Library has created video presentations on various free or low-cost research alternatives. You can access the videos via the “Research Resources” tab in the Moritz Legal Research and Writing Success guide. Some of the resources discussed include:

  • Casemaker (cases and statutes). Free to law students and faculty who register; also accessible to members of statewide bar associations like the Ohio State Bar Association.
  • Fastcase (cases and statutes). Accessible through the Moritz Law Library and to members of local bar associations such as the Columbus Bar Association.
  • Congress.gov and legislature.ohio.gov (legislative history)
  • Justia, LII, and SSRN (secondary sources)
While the presentations are pre-recorded, you are welcome to reach out to any of the reference librarians with questions you may have after viewing the videos.