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This subject guide highlights the resources and support available for your subject. Use the tabs above to explore the different types of resources available, such as subject databases, and to get support with research skills such as constructing a literature search, finding and managing information, and referencing. Contact details for you Faculty Librarian can be found on the left-hand side of the page. Please get in touch with any queries, or to arrange a virtual or face-to-face appointment.
Cardiff tutorial on legal citations. Brief guide to how to interpret and compose legal citations.
Cardiff Index of Legal Abbreviations (identify full titles from abbreviations in citations you have found, or enter the resource you wish to cite to find the OSCOLA abbreviated form).
OSCOLA quick reference guide to main common resource types.
OSCOLA full guide to citing sources.
Cite Them Right Online. Guidance in citing any given resource in a range of formats. Select 'OSCOLA' from the opening prompt and then select the type of material you need to cite and you will be presented with instructions and examples along with a template for creating your own.
A series of video overviews Lexis+ and related databases is available. Guidance in performing specific tasks in the interface is available here.
There are also support materials for vLex Justis.
Thomson Reuters, who maintain the Westlaw database, provide a schedule of free training opportunities throughout the year that any student is able to attend. This includes a number of one-off hour-long webinars, as well as the opportunity to undertake certification to demonstrate your understanding of the tools available.
Once comfortable with Westlaw and Lexis+ you may wish to take a quick test to obtain certification:
In addition to these subject-specific resources, you can also access the full A-Z listings for all library databases and e-journals
