Where Can I Find U.S. Case Law
Resources for Penn Carey Law Community
Resources for Penn Community
Nexis Uni
- From the Search by Content Type drop down, choose Federal and State Cases.
- In addition to searching for cases, you can also choose Shepard's Citations.
- Input a specific case citation (e.g. 550 U.S. 618). Shepard's will provide the history of the case, any subsequent opinions that cited it (and the treatment it was given); and the titles of law review articles and treatises that mention and/or discuss the case.
Google Scholar
- Freely available
- Select the "Case Law" radio button.
- Narrow down by jurisdiction using "Select Courts"
For more online resources, visit the Library of Congress's guide to case law.
