Thomson Reuters Westlaw is unrivaled.
Updated May 15, 2025

Thomson Reuters Westlaw is unrivaled.

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Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Thomson Reuters Westlaw

I rely on Thomson Reuters Westlaw for the vast majority of my legal research needs. The Thomson Reuters Westlaw product helps me identify cases and secondary sources in preparation for litigation, while drafting briefs, and in developing oral argument strategy. While I mostly rely on the tradition search features, I've enjoyed the Quick Cite feature to quickly pull cited authorities and like playing around with new tech innovations that Thomson Reuters Westlaw offers.

Pros

  • User interface
  • Chat support
  • Plain language searches

Cons

  • The AI search function is good for identify some key cases that address a given topic, but is not always on point or precise in analyzing case outcomes.
  • More pre-programmed questions (e.g., What is the rule under Nebraska law for X) rather than having search for key words would improve efficiency.
  • Not logging me out when I have a bunch of tabs open but have gone ideal.
  • More efficient research
  • Better briefs
  • More critical analysis of opponents' cases
I think Thomson Reuters Westlaw is the best tool available.
Lexis offers many of the same cases, but, in my opinion, the user interface is miserable, I get struck on plain search language, and I find it much more different to see citing references.

Do you think Thomson Reuters Westlaw delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Thomson Reuters Westlaw's feature set?

Yes

Did Thomson Reuters Westlaw live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Thomson Reuters Westlaw go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Thomson Reuters Westlaw again?

Yes

I rely almost exclusively on Thomson Reuters Westlaw for my legal research needs. I can find cases faster, use citing references, and examine authorities most efficiently on Thomson Reuters Westlaw. My colleagues all use Thomson Reuters Westlaw as well because it is the best legal research tool that we have available. In my opinion, there is no true rival.

Using Thomson Reuters Westlaw

27 - Lawyers and research assistants use Westlaw in my organization to conduct legal research.
30 - Everyone in our firm is expected to be able to conduct legal research on Westlaw from partners through support staff.
  • Finding helpful cases
  • Reviewing cases cited by the opposition
  • Searching for case quotes
  • Pulling precedents
  • Quick Check to create a binder of authorities
  • I'm most interested in the advancement of its AI search capabilities
There is no real competition.

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