General and Country Specific Foreign Law Databases
The U.S. versions of Westlaw and Lexis both include some foreign resources:
Additionally, the library also subcribes to:
Finally, the library subscribes to a handful of databases for specific countries:
- Westlaw ChinaThe Chinese version of Westlaw. On campus, log in with your Westlaw username and password. Off campus, log in twice- first with your LLS username and password, then with your Westlaw username and password.
- SCC OnlineIndian cases and statutes. To access, enter your LLS email under the IP Access tab, click Sign In, and then complete a brief form providing your name and year of graduation.
Subject Specific Foreign Law Databases
Constitutional Law
Two competing databases provide the texts of constitutions worldwide, accompanied by links and citations to articles and books commenting on them.
Private International Law
- Kluwer Competition LawInternational and foreign treaties, statutes, cases, and secondary sources on competition law.
- Kluwer ArbitrationInternational and foreign treaties, statutes, cases, arbitration decisions, and secondary sources on arbitration law.
- NatLaw WorldTrade and investment related statutes, regulations, cases, and secondary source materials for countries in the Americas. To access, please email reference@lls.edu from your LLS email to obtain the password.
Other Subject Specific Databases
- Oxford Reports on International LawExtensive and expanding collection of international court and arbitral decisions and domestic court decisions on international law issues, accompanied by headnotes summarizing the facts and holding of each case. One of the best starting points for international case law research.
- Art Law & Cultural PropertySummaries and selected full text of international and foreign statutes, cases, and other legal sources related to art and cultural property.