AltLaw.org aims to deliver public access to legal research

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

AltLaw.org aims to deliver public access to legal research

Part of the “mystery” around the “legal field” for non-lawyers is a) most legal knowledge is locked up in books or behind expensive access points and b) interpreting those sources of information takes a bit of legal training. AltLaw should at least help with part a) as it intends to become a more open alternative for lawyers and the public at large.

AltLaw is a small effort to change that—to make the common law a bit more common. AltLaw provides the first free, full-text searchable database of Supreme Court and Federal Appellate case reports. It is a resource for attorneys, legal scholars, and the general public.

The database is not entirely exhaustive yet, so check out the “About” page to see what is currently covered (more hopefully on the way).

Posted by md on August 26th, 2007 | Filed in Law, IP, and Standards, Technology | Comment now »