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This guide compiles information about sources of authoritative legal information for Wisconsin attorneys, emphasizing reliable sources of free and low-cost information.

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Google Scholar (not law specific)

http://scholar.google.com

Citations with some links to full-text

Varies

General scholarly publications

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Social Science Research Network (SSRN)

http://www.ssrn.com/

Full-text

1990s→

Working papers

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American Law Sources On-line (ALSO!)

http://www.lawsource.com/also/usa.cgi?usj

Full-text

Varies (most mid 1990s→)

Coverage limited, contains links to resources from other providers

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BadgerLink (not law specific)

http://www.badgerlink.net

Full-text

1980s→

General journals, magazines, & newspapers

Yellow letters spelling "MU Law," as in, Marquette University Law School. Sources in this category are free at Marquette University Law Library.

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LegalTrac

Available in library  - and-

From anywhere with WSLL library card

 

Citations with some links to full-text

1980s→

Coverage excellent

For a WSLL library card, contact 1-800-322-9755 or wsll.ref@
wicourts.gov

Light green letters spelling "DCLL" as in Dane County Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Dane County Law Library.

Light purple letters spelling "MCLL" as in Milwaukee County Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Milwaukee County Law Library.

Red letters spelling "UW Law" as in the University of Wisconsin Law School. Sources in this category are free at the University of Wisconsin Law Library.

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Hein Online

Available in library  - and-

From anywhere with WSLL library card to firms with less than 25 attorneys

Full-text

Varies (from volume one of each title)

Good coverage, PDF avaialble

For a WSLL library card, contact 1-800-322-9755 or wsll.ref@
wicourts.gov

Light blue letters spelling "WSLL" as in Wisconsin State Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Wisconsin State Law Library.

Light purple letters spelling "MCLL" as in Milwaukee County Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Milwaukee County Law Library.

Westlaw Public/Patron Access

Available in library

Full-text

Varies (most mid 1980s→)

Good coverage

Red letters spelling "UW Law" as in the University of Wisconsin Law School. Sources in this category are free at the University of Wisconsin Law Library.

Light blue letters spelling "WSLL" as in Wisconsin State Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Wisconsin State Law Library.

Index to Legal Periodicals Full Text & Retrospective

Available in library  - and-

From anywhere with WSLL library card

Most full-text

1918→

Coverage excellent, especially for older legal journals

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LexisNexis

http://www.lexisnexis.com

Full-text

Varies (most mid 1980s→)

Good coverage, Cost varies by package

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Westlaw

http://legalsolutions.thomsonreuters.com

Full-text

Varies (most mid 1980s→)

Good coverage, Cost varies by package

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Image of a black dollar sign. Sources in this category are available through a low-priced paid subscription.:  by Paid Subscription (Low Priced)

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Light green letters spelling "DCLL" as in Dane County Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Dane County Law Library. :  Free at Dane County Law Library

Yellow letters spelling "MU Law," as in, Marquette University Law School. Sources in this category are free at Marquette University Law Library. :  Free at Marquette University Law Library

Light purple letters spelling "MCLL" as in Milwaukee County Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Milwaukee County Law Library. :  Free at Dane County Law Library

Dark blue letters spelling “MPL” as in Milwaukee Public Library. Sources in this category are free at the Milwaukee Public Library. :  Free at Milwaukee Public Library

Red letters spelling "UW Law" as in the University of Wisconsin Law School. Sources in this category are free at the University of Wisconsin Law Library. :  Free at University of Wisconsin Law Library

Light blue letters spelling "WSLL" as in Wisconsin State Law Library. Sources in this category are free at the Wisconsin State Law Library.:  Free at Wisconsin State Law Library