Legal forms are generally those that are used in business transactions. Many times, formbooks will provide you with background information pertaining to the form and its proper use. Most, if not all, of the types of information discussed in this handout will be available on either or both databases. And they provide access to thousands of newspapers, magazines and other non-legal literature, both nationally and internationally. There are numerous libraries within each database that offer information on any and all imaginable topics.
Many larger libraries hold vast collections of international materials.
These collections are by no means uniform and what libraries hold in their collections is by no means predictable. Some basic materials, however, are usually available in most law libraries . For example, to obtain a very general understanding of a country's legal system and general areas of law, you may want to refer to the Martindale-Hubbell International Law Digest . You may also want to refer to Treaties in Force , which lists bilateral treaties by country and subject. Your best bet is to consult a law librarian prior to visiting a particular law library.