About the Law library collections
Improve your knowledge of the law by exploring our legal texts and resources.
Physical texts and online databases
In the University’s main library, search our extensive range of physical texts. You'll find more primary legal sources such as case law and legislation by searching our online databases, including:
- Westlaw
- Lexis®Library
- i-law
You’ll also have access to these online directories:
- Oxford Law Trove containing some of the law textbooks in your reading lists
- Oxford Scholarship Online with over 16,000 academic works
- Cambridge Core Journals comprising more than 380 law journals
Our dedicated law librarian will help you with research queries and sourcing materials. They can also show you how to use these resources.
The Philippa Kaye maritime law collection
Our award-winning maritime library covers all aspects of maritime law and is mainly used by postgraduate students, visiting scholars and maritime experts. It’s located in building 4, home of the Southampton Law School and includes:
- a collection of protection and indemnity materials
- bills of lading and charterparties archives
- 40 journal titles on subscription
Subjects using this facility
Law
The law affects us in multiple ways, whether it's protecting civil liberties or keeping order. You'll gain the critical thinking and communication skills to study and challenge its development and advocate for those in need of legal representation.
Sociology and criminology
Learn how data science and artificial intelligence inform us about human behaviour. Gain the skills to work in sociology and criminology-related careers and develop your own specialist research project.
