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Westlaw: The Essential Legal Research Tool

Westlaw offers comprehensive legal research tools and resources, making it a go-to choice for legal professionals seeking reliable case law and statutes.
Tap into the world’s most preferred legal research service wherever you go! The Westlaw app – available for iPad and iPhone – has been recognized as the most awarded legal research app by industry professionals. It has received accolades from reputable sources such as The National Law Journal, New York Law Journal, and the Best of the Midwest. With the Westlaw mobile app, you have the power and convenience of Westlaw's research capabilities at your fingertips, allowing you to continue your research seamlessly from one device to another, whether you are in the office or on the go.
According to Jeff Richardson, a legal expert from iPhone J.D. in ABA Journal, "The Westlaw app is well-designed and user-friendly, which makes it convenient for conducting legal research outside of the office, such as in court. It's so good that I even use it in my office, opting to do my legal research on my iPad while referring to my brief on my computer."
The Westlaw app provides access to familiar research features such as WestSearch, KeyCite, Search Filters, Folders, History, Notes, and Highlighting. These features have been redesigned specifically for the iPad and iPhone, ensuring an optimized user experience. Additionally, the app allows you to save documents both online and offline to research folders and gives you the flexibility to deliver documents via email, print, or download.
To enhance your legal research even further, Westlaw Edge users gain exclusive access to premium features like KeyCite Overruling Risk and WestSearch Plus. These additional features are automatically included based on your subscription level.
Please note that in order to access this app, a Thomson Reuters Westlaw account is required.
If you have any inquiries or require support regarding the app, you can reach out to a Reference Attorney by phone at 1-800-REF-ATTY (1-800-733-2889). Law students can contact 1-800-850-WEST (1-800-850-9378).
Overview
Westlaw is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Thomson Reuters.
The latest version of Westlaw is 7.5.0, released on 04/07/2025. It was initially added to our database on 01/11/2024.
Westlaw runs on the following operating systems: iOS.
Users of Westlaw gave it a rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Pros
- Comprehensive legal research database with a vast collection of cases, statutes, and legal articles.
- User-friendly interface that allows for easy navigation and search functionality.
- Robust tools for legal analysis, including citator services to track case law validity.
- Access to secondary sources such as legal encyclopedias, treatises, and journals.
- Ability to filter search results by jurisdiction or court level for targeted research.
- Regularly updated with the latest legal information and news, ensuring accuracy.
- Integration capabilities with various law practice management software.
Cons
- Subscription-based model can be costly for solo practitioners or small firms.
- Overwhelming volume of information can lead to information overload for new users.
- Search algorithms may require users to have knowledge of specific legal terminology for effective results.
- Some users may find the learning curve steep without proper training resources.
- Limited availability of international legal resources compared to its competitors.
- Customer support may not always be responsive or helpful in resolving complex inquiries.

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