LAW AND RELATED RESOURCES

Three Key Electronic Databases

MSU faculty, staff, and students can now access all of these databases from off campus via the MSU Libraries Proxy Server. If you have any trouble following the directions, contact the Distance Learning Center at 517-353-8700.)

Database:

Index to Legal Periodicals Via FirstSearch

Coverage:

1981-

Description and Notes:

Provides thorough, reliable indexing of over 842 journals, yearbooks, institutes, bar association organs, law reviews and university publications from the U.S., Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. Covers all areas of jurisprudence, including court decisions, legislation, and original scholarship.

Database:

LegalTrac

Coverage:

1980-

Description and Notes:

Covers almost 1000 law reviews, journals, and newspapers. Provides comprehensive and cumulative indexing for approximately 1000 legal publications, including all major law reviews, seven legal newspapers, specialty law and bar association journals. Also covers law related articles from more than 1,000 additional business and general interest periodicals, as well as major legal publications from other English speaking countries. Covers law reviews, case notes, biographies, legal profession news, and legislative news and analysis. Some topics include legal specialties like copyright law, real property, international trade, labor law criminal justice, civil rights, and law office management. Updated monthly.
Click on title list on the left of the screen for periodicals covered.

Database:

Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe

Coverage:

Varies depending upon Source

Description and Notes:

Provides the full text of a variety of legal news sources as well as approximately 550 law reviews. Look under Legal Research.
Click on "Sources" on the menu bar for a list of resources covered.
Unlimited number of ports for MSU faculty, staff, and students

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