Licenced Databases
- WestlawNext This link opens in a new windowFull text of court opinions, statutes, and regulations from state and federal governments. In excess of 800 law reviews and journals. Access to a legal encyclopedia, American Jurisprudence, and Black's Law Dictionary. Includes West's KeyCite feature for verification of the status of a case, statute, administrative decision, or regulation. Laws, regulations, reports, and related European Union material is also included. Wondering how to access an article? Check out the FAQ!
International Law Free Websites
- World Trade Organization: Issues in Dispute SettlementA website where one can search for dispute claims before the World Trade Organization.
- United States Court of International TradeThe US court that specializes in international trade.
- International Court of Justice (ICJ): CasesPrincipal judicial organ of the United Nations. Adjudicates between member states of the UN and issues advisory opinions when requested to do so. Its legal opinions are binding.
- United Nations Legal Publications Global SearchSearch the various legal publications listed below, a combination of publications, or all the publications.
- ILC Documents (including Yearbooks)
- Summaries of ICJ judgments - United Nations Treaty CollectionThis online database provides information on the status of over 550 major multilateral instruments deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- International Criminal Court (ICC)First permanent treaty-based international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community.
- Hague Conference on Private International LawSince 1893, the Hague Conference on Private International Law, a melting pot of different legal traditions, has developed and serviced Conventions which respond to global needs.
- International Tribunal for the Law of the SeaAn independent judicial body established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention.
United States Government Websites
- govinfo: U.S. Government Information This link opens in a new window
Full text of many U.S. Federal Government documents, including the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulation, congressional bills, reports, hearings, the United States Code, and U.S. court opinions.
- GAO: Government Accountability OfficeAn independent and nonpartisan investigative arm of Congress which evaluates federal programs, audits federal expenditures, and issues legal opinions.
- U.S. Free Trade AgreementsA United States government website listing all of the free trade agreements to which the US is a party.
