The chief difference here is probably that reference support from a service like Westlaw will focus on the content of their proprietary databases. During the course of my review of TheLaw.net, I did not have a need for technical or research support, so I cannot speak to the quality or availability of people to answer questions, but the support is included as part of the subscription cost. Pricing and Subscription Options Pricing for TheLaw.net depends on the number of people using the software as well as the nature of use, with access plans generally offered as annual subscriptions. Additionally, subscription plans for larger groups can be reduced in cost if users elect to exclude the caselaw content. Following is a quick sample of selected pricing options.
Users install at home, work and on laptop.
Most plans include a, 30-day money back guarantee, and all plans include unlimited technical and research support. If you are already comfortable with performing extensive research on the Internet, and if your practice area is stable and consistent, you might not have a need for the scope of coverage offered through TheLaw.net. If, however, you provide or support a dynamic legal practice, or if you want to be able to rely on somebody else to find, organize and maintain extensive Internet links, TheLaw.net is worth a look. Also, if your practice requires that you have access to updated appellate-level caselaw databases in several jurisdictions, TheLaw.net provides additional valuable content through a uniform interface. It is true that a significant portion of TheLaw.net points to Internet sites that individuals could find on their own, but the beauty is that you don't have to spend the time doing so.