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Welcome to Legal Research

This guide provides access to open access legal research resources including case law, statutes, legal journals, and African legal materials.

Areas:

  • International law
  • African and Nigerian law
  • Comparative law
  • Human rights law
  • Constitutional law
Open Access Journals

Legal Journals

African Journals Online - Law

Content: African legal journals
Access: Many open access

Commonwealth Law Journal

Focus: Commonwealth legal systems
Access: Selected open access content

Legal Databases

Open Legal Resources

UN Legal Resources

Content: International law documents
Access: Free access to treaties, cases

ICRC Humanitarian Law

Content: International humanitarian law
Access: Free legal documents

African Law

African Legal Resources

AfricanLII

Content: African case law and legislation
Coverage: Multiple African jurisdictions

NigeriaLII

Content: Nigerian case law and statutes
Access: Free legal information