CanLII
7.2#4 in legal research softwareFrom C$100 a yearFree planWebAPI
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Find Case Law
6.0#16 in legal research softwareFree planFree planWebAPI
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| Fact | CanLII | Find Case Law |
|---|---|---|
| API | CanLII offers an authorized, read-only REST API that returns collection metadata as JSON and requires an API key requested through its feedback form. | The service can be accessed through its website or the Find Case Law API. |
| Audience | CanLII describes its resources as serving legal professionals and the general public. | The service provides guidance for legal professionals, students, researchers, journalists, self-represented people, and members of the public. |
| Founded | 2001 | 2022 |
CanLII plans
- CanLIIFree
- CanLII core accessFree
- myCanLII BasicC$100 a year
Find Case Law plans
- Find Case LawFree
Pick CanLII if…
CanLII suits legal professionals and members of the public looking for Canadian case law, legislation, or legal commentary. Researchers can use myCanLII to organize materials and access Search+ with a daily usage limit.
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Find Case Law can serve legal professionals, students, researchers, journalists, self-represented people, and members of the public looking for published judgments. It provides access to decisions, not legal advice or interpretation.