LibGuides: Law: Westlaw and Lexis+ UK

Westlaw and Lexis+ UK

These are two key legal resources that you must use to access primary legal materials (cases/legislation) as well as secondary sources (legal journals, encyclopedias, practitioner texts).

Further help and advice is located in the eResources section but quick access and getting started are below:

Westlaw This link opens in a new window
Access a wide range of legal materials including UK cases and updated legislation, legal journals, books and dictionaries.
Login: Enter your university email address and password. Users must enter their details the first time they use Westlaw after logging in. This creates a separate Westlaw account so you can use the personalisation features of the site.
An Introduction to Westlaw UK
Solent's Help video
Lexis+ UK This link opens in a new window
Access UK cases, legislation and legal journals as well as national and regional newspapers and legal materials from countries across the world. Includes both Lexis PSL with practical guidance written by solicitors and barristers on legal topics as well as forms, checklists and precedents, and content from Lexis Accountancy Lite including Tolley's Tax Handbooks Series, the Yellow and Orange Tax Guides, Simon's Taxes, Tax Journal, and the Finance Acts.
Login: enter your University email address and password
Lexis+ Help guide and short videos

WestLaw Product Support - Videos

Learn how to make the most of the key features and functionality available within Westlaw UK Videos. You will need to login to view the videos: Select 'Access through academic institution' Choose 'Solent University' Login using university email address and password.

Lexis+ UK Student Hub

A range of videos demonstrating the different features and functions of the Lexis+ UK service via Lexis+ UK video hub
Training materials and certification tests for Lexis+ UK Legal Research & Practical Guidance via Lexis+ UK Certification