Legal Encyclopedias & Topical Materials


Although there is no equivalent to AmJur or CJS on the web, some sites offer a version of a legal encyclopedia with short summaries on legal topics and links to primary materials and to websites on the topic. These are good starting points for research on a subject.

  1. Cornell LII "Wex"
    Brief summaries of topics with links to primary and other sources. Search by broad categories or browse the alphabetical definitions list.

  2. Zimmerman's Research Guide
    Brief definitions and summaries with links from an extensive list of topics.

  3. Jurist Law Guides
    The Legal Education Network
    Links to book reviews, law review articles, course websites, and other topical materials. Jurist also has legal news, articles, and links for law students and faculty.

  4. Catalaw
    Links to subject websites by topic or region, ranked by quality of information.

  5. Hieros Gamos
    Seventy primary practice areas including international and world law. Links to websites including USC and CFR titles on Cornell LII.
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