Law Databases and Websites

The following databases and websites are sorted by type, location and topic for your convenience. You will also find them listed alphabetically with descriptions.

Please note: Off-campus access to some databases is also limited to College of Law students, faculty and staff. If you're affiliated with the College of Law, contact the reference desk to learn how to obtain off-campus access.

Not sure where to start? Contact our reference desk for help with selecting and using the best sources for your research.

Federal/National

Executive Branch and Administration

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Illinois and Other States

Foreign and International

Canada

United Kingdom

Antitrust

Criminal Law

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Health Law

Intellectual Property

Labor and Employment Law

Legal Education

Legal History

Litigation

Securities Law

Taxation

Miscellaneous

Comprehensive Legal Databases

Legal Journals and Law Reviews

Case Law

Non-Law Resources From University Libraries

Library Catalogs

  • NIU Catalog - Searches all NIU Libraries.
  • I-Share Catalog - Searches over 90 academic & specialized libraries in Illinois
  • WorldCat - Searches library collections worldwide


NIU/DeKalb Resources for Legal Assistance

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lawreference@niu.edu

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