The site also provides the prospective student with a virtual tour, a nice way in which an organization can take advantage of Web technology. The Mercer Law School site also contains many of these elements and is always working on ways to improve the site. The site also simplifies the research process by providing a subject index and research tools. Of course, the site contains information about the library's staff, hours and policies. Other good online law libraries include Emory and Cornell .
Law firms can also benefit from a Web site.
A firm Web site can include information about its partners, practice areas and history. While large firms may be able to build and maintain a Web site on location, firms can contract with an Internet Service Provider to host their site their site for them. The West Group provides a site hosting service called the West's Legal Directory . After arriving at the home page, follow the link entitled Attorney Resources and then Directories. You will have the option of searching all the firms in particular area or for a specific firm.