Q. How do I find legal cases using Nexis Uni?

To find a legal case (State, Federal, or Supreme Court) in Nexis Uni:

1.Enter the library through the link in your classroom.

2. Select Nexis Uni from the A-Z Databases link under the main search box on the library's homepage. The database will open in a new window.

3. Once inside Nexis Uni, select the Legal tab along the top of the page.

To search for cases (by keyword, party name, citation, court, etc.), click the Cases link under “Content Type."   On this screen, you'll be able to to search all available Federal and State case law, including: 

• U.S. Supreme Court,
• U.S. Court of Appeals,
• Federal District Courts and State case law for all 50 States plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories.
• Specialty courts such as Military Appeals, Customs, Patents, Tax, Trade, Commerce, Veteran Appeals and Bankruptcy.

You can also search within more specific categories of cases: Federal, State, International or Practice Area or Industry. Click the tabs beneath the Legal search box to switch categories and see search/browse options.

See also:

Visit this page for directions on how to find a legal case using Fastcase.

Explore the library's Legal Studies subject page for more helpful resources.

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