Law: Legal Profession, Skills and Legal Technology

Would you like to show potential employers that you have acquired proficiency in using Westlaw UK? If so, you can complete Basic, Advanced and International Materials e-Modules, take a short test and get a certificate to prove it.

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1. Access the LexisNexis Student Hub: https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/law-students/overview.html 
2. Register your details – your choice whether to choose university or personal email. It gives you access thereafter if you need to retake the test or want to do other certifications. Course end date is the date you intend to graduate.
3. Once registered, scroll down the page to where it says ‘Get Certified’ and choose Lexis+ UK Legal Research Certification
4. You will then see a page which lists 6 steps to being certified. Scroll past this to the bottom and there are 4 options: Foundation and Advanced Certifications for either England and Wales, or Scotland. Currently there isn't a specific Certification for Northern Ireland.
5. You will then enter your email address (which allows you to come back later and will allow you to retake the test if necessary)
6. 15 multiple choice questions which are completely randomised. 13/15 correct to pass. You must use Lexis+ to answer the questions.
7. You can take the test as many times as you need to pass.
8. Certificate will be emailed to you upon passing within 24 hours.