What makes the Clio Library different
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Unmatched Global Coverage
Access primary law, secondary sources, and exclusive publications from over 100 jurisdictions in one place.
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Intelligent Research Tools
Don’t just search—instantly see which passages carry the most weight, whether cases remain good law, and how statutes have changed over time.
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Historical Accuracy
View legislation as it existed at any point in time, ensuring your analysis reflects the law as it stood when cases were decided.
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Precedent Timeline
Follow how specific legal principles have developed chronologically, connecting past decisions to present applications.
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Always Up to Date
With new legal documents and data added daily, you’re never relying on outdated law.
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Designed by Lawyers
Built with practicing attorneys in mind, the interface and workflows are intuitive, practical, and tailored to how small firms actually work day to day.
How it works
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Surface the law that matters
The Clio Library highlights the passages courts cite most often, so you zero in on the reasoning that carries real weight:
- Understand Precedential Weight: Citation frequency shows which passages carry the most authority.
- Chronological Tracking: Trace how legal principles evolve over time for a stronger narrative.
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Know when laws change
Stay current without lifting a finger:
- Receive automatic alerts when statutes or regulations you rely on are amended.
- View historical versions of laws to ensure you cite the right version for your case.
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See case authority clearly
Color-coded signals and citation analysis let you know instantly if a case has been upheld, questioned, or overturned:
- Discover Hidden Connections: Uncover relationships between cases that traditional searches miss.
- Filter by treatment, jurisdiction, or legal concept for surgical precision.
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Explore without limits
From quick searches to in-depth comparative analysis across jurisdictions, the Clio Library adapts to the way you work:
- Smart search suggestions before you finish typing.
- Browse intuitively by jurisdiction, court, or practice area.
- Advanced Search for pinpoint queries.
- Comparative research across multiple jurisdictions in one view.
Coverage that levels the playing field
1B+
Legal Documents
across over 100 countries.
2,500+
Data Sources
which include exclusive partnerships unavailable on other platforms.
Research smarter. Argue stronger.
With the Clio Library, you don’t just keep up with the law, you stay ahead of it. Built for solos and small firms, it combines comprehensive coverage with intelligent research tools that make every lawyer more effective.