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This guide gives you a short explanation on how to search for cases using case names and case citations, and to also find out which database you should use when locating case law in different jurisdictions.

Case Law Databases

LawNet is the primary legal database for Singapore.

Lexis and Westlaw are the main databases containing most of, but not limited, to UK case materials and international journals.

LawNet

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NOTE: JustCite is no longer available through LawNet. Please search for JustCite from the A-Z Database listing to access.
Westlaw

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To access non-US materials, click on International Materials before performing a search.

CLJ Law Database of Malaysia
This English language database contains the full text of all Malaysian cases and federal acts. New bills, acts, subsidiary acts and amending acts are listed as they become available. The database provides links to a number of free legal directories. These include the Malaysian legal professional email directory and the Malaysian Bar Council Directory.

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Chinalawinfo

1 concurrent user. Remember to click the Logout button at the end of your session.
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Manupatra

i-law.com
English Reports, Full Reprint (1220-1867)
JustisOne
Includes access to:
- Justis Aspinall's Maritime Cases
- Justis CCH Tax Cases
- Justis International Law Reports
- Justis Times Law Reports

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