At Toronto Metropolitan University there are two ways to access the two major legal databases Westlaw and Lexis.
The majority of content is available through both forms of access. Library access allows patrons to use their my.toronto login to access resources, the same login used for all Library electronic resources. Password access allows patrons to use the practice materials databases and to save their work to folders.
The Law Library distributes access codes to all first year law students and all law faculty. Law Practice Program access codes are shared at the start of the program. This access code allows for online registration to Westlaw. If you have trouble accessing Westlaw or experiencing any technical difficulties you can contact Westlaw at: 1-800-387-5164 or techsupport.legaltaxcanada@tr.com
Law students and faculty can register for access to Lexis online. Forgotten IDs or passwords can be reset directly from the Lexis sign on screen on by contacting 1-800-387-0899 or service@lexisnexis.ca
Research help is available for students, faculty, and staff of TMU with legal research questions.
For one-on-one assistance in refining a legal research topic, finding legal information, and using databases and other resources, book a research appointment. Email the law librarians or book a time directly in their calendars during office hours:
Email: for general inquiries, please email lawlibrary@torontomu.ca for assistance with accessing or using legal information resources and one of the Law Library staff will respond to you.
Sara Klein is available at sara.b.klein@torontomu.ca, with bookable office hours
John Papadopoulos is available at john.papadopoulos@torontomu.ca, with bookable office hours
Nam Jin Yoon is available at njy@torontomu.ca
Lisa Levesque is available at lisa.levesque@torontomu.ca, with bookable office hours (On Research Leave, Sept 2025 - August 2026)