Verified User in E-Learning
UE
Verified User in E-Learning
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Westlaw eases legal research "
4.5/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

I this Westlaw is the best option for legal research because it has the most updated information and advanced search options to narrow down exactly what you need Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

I think sometimes if you don’t know exactly what to look for, it has so many different options (as far as categories, groups, etc) that it can be a tad overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Law Practice
UL
Verified User in Law Practice
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great universe of legal materials"
5/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

Easy to navigate; extensive amount of materials to assist in almost any legal task Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

Expensive. The package is pretty pricey Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
UL
Verified User in Legal Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Good functionality but expensive"
4/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

The key cite system is great and edge keeps updating with great features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

The price point is expensive and the interface a little cluttered Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kristy G.
KG
Kristy G.
Paralegal
Law Practice
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Never miss a deadline again!"
5/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

You can connect your current calendaring system with West's so that all of your calendaring is done in one place. West calendar will suggest deadline to you based on the court circuit you are working in for any specific case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

It took me a few days to integrate and get used to a new calendaring system but the payoff is worth it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dylan P.
DP
Dylan P.
J.D. Candidate
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Nothing better than Lexis"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

The userface is pretty intuitive. I like that the software is consistently bring updated and improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

I have a hard time learning all of the things the software can do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
UL
Verified User in Legal Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great Product - Bad Pricing"
3/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

WestLaw is hands down, for me, the best for legal research. I can run the same search on Lexis and get less results. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

Westlaw needs to adapt to the market. Ten years ago, there weren't other startups undercutting them. Now there are and it is only a matter of time before someone does it as good as Westlaw for better prices. I hate how the contract increases every year, the outrageous secrecy on pricing, and the contract terms. WestLaw needs to come into 2019. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Laura L.
LL
Laura L.
Investigative Analyst, Financial Litigation
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Calendaring"
5/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

Thompson Reuters delivers great legal software for any law firm. I like their trainings and updates are often to their software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

Like any software the system might be inaccessible if the local network is down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Estefano M.
EM
Estefano M.
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Useful platform for legal research"
3/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

The key system is great for tracking down relevant statutes, citations, etc. Broad applications, up-to-date insights beyond legal research. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

Search process can be daunting at times, especially when searching for a commonly used word or phrase. Mobile application can be very slow and difficult to navigate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
UL
Verified User in Legal Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Established, sterling reputation"
5/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

Westlaw is reputable. It is taken seriously in the industry. Great search functionality, confidence in results. Ease of use in organizing and saving items. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

It frequently times-out and logs the user out. This makes long-term, on-going searching a nightmare. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ellen P.
EP
Ellen P.
Editor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Calendaring system that makes it easy to keep in contact"
5/5
What do you like best about Westlaw?

Alerts everyone immediately and efficiently as well as reminding them of the scheduled events on the dash of their accounts Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Westlaw?

I don't have many issues. Westlaw is very expensive though. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.