Cases, Statutes & Regulations
Use the Law Library's legal databases to research primary law, citators, court materials, legislation, regulations, and related sources.
Find legal databases →Donald E. Pray Law Library
Research
Start your legal research
The Law Library provides access to major legal databases, research guides, print and electronic collections, catalogs, and librarian expertise. Start with the resource that best matches your research task, or contact a research librarian when you need help choosing a path.
Research Quick Start
Legal Databases
Browse the Law Library's database list, including major legal research platforms and specialty resources.
Browse databases →Research Guides
Use librarian-created guides to identify useful sources and databases for legal research topics.
Explore guides →Library Catalog
Search books, treatises, journals, study aids, reserve materials, and other OU Libraries holdings.
Search the catalog →Research Help
Contact the Law Library's research librarians for help locating sources and developing a research strategy.
Contact a librarian →Research by Task
Legal research often crosses formats and platforms. These starting points can help you move quickly to the type of source you need.
Books, Treatises & Study Aids
Search the OU Libraries catalog for print and electronic books, legal treatises, hornbooks, nutshells, and other study materials.
Search the catalog →Articles & Journals
Find law reviews, journals, periodicals, and interdisciplinary scholarship through the Law Library's database collection.
Browse research databases →Legal Research Collections
Explore research resources and collections selected to support legal scholarship and in-depth research.
Explore research resources →Research Beyond OU
When a title is not available locally, broaden your search to WorldCat and work with the Law Library on obtaining materials.
Search WorldCat →OU Law Scholarship
Explore faculty publications, OU Law journals, symposia, archives, and other materials in the College of Law's digital repository.
Visit Digital Commons →Major Legal Research Platforms
The Law Library provides access to leading legal research services and specialty databases. Access requirements vary by database and user status, so use the full database list for links and current access information.
View all Law Library databases →- Westlaw
- Lexis+
- Bloomberg Law
- HeinOnline
- Wolters Kluwer
- Study Aids
Catalogs & Collections
OU Libraries Catalog
Search the Norman campus libraries for print and electronic materials, including Law Library holdings and reserve materials.
Search OU Libraries →Reserve Collection
Course materials and high-demand legal resources such as study aids, hornbooks, restatements, and nutshells are held behind the Circulation Desk. Reserve holdings can be located through the catalog.
Search reserve holdings →WorldCat
Search library collections beyond OU to identify books and other materials held by libraries around the world.
Search WorldCat →OU Law Digital Commons
Find faculty scholarship, law journals, symposia, archival materials, and selected special collections from the College of Law.
Explore Digital Commons →Database access
Access to subscription databases depends on licensing, location, and patron status. If a resource does not open as expected, contact the Law Library for help determining the appropriate access option.
Need help with a research question?
Research librarians can help identify sources, develop a research strategy, and navigate legal research tools. We can assist with legal research, but we cannot provide legal advice.