How to use History and Research Maps on Lexis+ UK

Lexis+ UK offers two powerful features, "History" and "Research Maps," that enhance your legal research experience by providing valuable insights and context.

This guide will help you navigate the Lexis+ UK History and Research Map feature and find the information you need.

The History feature

Revisit and rerun your recent searches from the past 90 days. By accessing the History section, you can easily navigate through your search history and quickly re-execute any specific search by clicking on the "Legal Search" option. This feature is particularly useful when you need to pick up where you left off or revisit a previous research topic.

Research Maps

An incredibly useful feature that enables you to visually track and explore your research journey is research maps. By filtering the options on the left-hand side, you can narrow down your research maps to specific date ranges or focus on particular research trails you have followed.

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Visual representations

The Research Maps provide a visual representation of your research journey, displaying the various steps and paths you have taken. For example, if you were researching non-molestation orders, the Research Map would illustrate the specific research journey you undertook, including the practice notes you consulted and the searches you performed.

Rerun your searches

One of the key benefits of Research Maps is the ability to rerun your search from any point in your research journey. By clicking on a specific node within the map, you can re-execute the search and access the results with the applicable filters already applied. This feature streamlines your research process, allowing you to seamlessly pick up where you left off or explore alternative paths without losing context.

By leveraging the History and Research Maps features, you can efficiently navigate through your research history, retrace your steps, and gain valuable insights into the connections and relationships between different legal concepts and sources.

These powerful tools empower you to conduct more comprehensive and contextual legal research, ultimately leading to better-informed decisions and stronger legal arguments.