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Lexis and Westlaw

A Basic Introduction to the Three Major Legal Research Platforms

About this Guide

Westlaw, and Lexis are the 2 major legal research platforms offered by FIU Law Library.  Although designed for similar purposes, they operate somewhat differently.  This guide is designed to help you explore their similarities and differences, to help you be an efficient legal researcher.

Access

Use these links to log into the databases using your personal username and password.

Apps

If you're on the go, all three databases have mobile apps to keep you researching.