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Faculty eResources Guide

This guide is intended to provide instruction on accessing and using e-resources in support of teaching and scholarship at Florida International University (FIU) College of Law.

How to Register for a Lexis Account

For assistance with Lexis passwords: please use our
Ask a Librarian
service by filling out the "Ask Us" form on the left of that page.

About Lexis

Lexis is one of the major legal databases.  It is a comprehensive research tool covering United States legal information, including materials from all 50 states. Lexis provides cases, statutes, regulations, and legislative histories. In addition, Lexis has a large database of secondary sources ­– contained in legal treatises, law journal articles, legal encyclopedias, and law digests; it also includes public records, international materials, and more. In addition, the platform provides access to Shepard’s BriefCheck, an automated citation-checking service; LexisNexis Alert, an alert service based on search parameters; and a course management service. Law360® is a current awareness tool providing breaking news in over 35 practice areas on a daily basis.

Training on Lexis

The Law Library can assist faculty members with Lexis by offering individualized training based on immediate needs or scheduling in-depth sessions with our Lexis Representative. For assistance with Lexis passwords or to schedule a personalized training, please use our Ask a Librarian Form or contact:

LexisNexis Account Managers:

Publishing Representative,

In-house training from Law Library Staff :