Online Legal Research Tools

The Wisconsin Online Legal Research Tools multi-award vehicle provides comprehensive digital legal research services and databases for state and local government agencies. The contract encompasses online legal research platforms, including Lexis Advance and specialized legal research tools covering federal and Wisconsin state legal content. Available products include comprehensive legal databases, administrative codes, statutes, regulations, attorney general opinions, court briefs, legal dictionaries, encyclopedias, law reviews, and bar journals. Agencies can access two primary packages: a Wisconsin core package offering unlimited access to federal and state legal content, and a national core package providing access to federal and all 50 state materials.

The contract is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and involves two primary vendors: LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters (West). The initial contract period ran from November 1, 2018, through October 31, 2019, with provisions for four additional 12-month renewal periods. Pricing is structured on a per-user monthly basis, with costs ranging from $71-$110 per user depending on the package and volume. The vehicle covers Wisconsin state agencies and government professionals, offering flexible subscription models, volume-based discounts, and additional investigative and research tools. The contract is cooperative in nature, allowing municipalities to leverage the pricing and services without mandatory participation.