Running an advanced search on Lexis+

Running an advanced search Lexis+ allows you to find the relevant UK law, legislation, commentary or legal guidance you need.

In this instructional blog, we explore the powerful advanced search capabilities of Lexis+ UK, enabling you to refine your legal research and retrieve highly relevant results with precision.

Accessing the advanced search feature

Lexis+ UK offers multiple ways to access the advanced search feature, ensuring convenience and flexibility for users. You can either click on the "Advanced Search" tab on the homepage or navigate to a specific practice area or content type and utilise the advanced search options available within that section.

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Refining your search with advanced options

Once you've accessed the advanced search feature, you'll be presented with a range of options to refine your search query. These options include:

1. Excluding terms:

Easily exclude specific terms or phrases from your search results by using the "NOT" operator or the exclusion field provided.

2. Exact phrasing:

If you need to search for an exact phrase or sequence of words, you can enclose the phrase in quotation marks or use the "Exact Phrase" field.

3. Content type selection:

Narrow your search to specific content types, such as forms and precedents, legislation, cases, or practical guidance, by selecting the desired option from the list.

4. Case-specific filters:

When searching for cases, you can utilize advanced filters to specify case names, citations, summary dates, courts, judges, and more, ensuring highly targeted results.

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Combining advanced search options

The true power of Lexis+ UK's advanced search lies in the ability to combine multiple options and filters. You can mix and match various criteria, such as content types, date ranges, practice areas, and advanced search operators, to create highly customised and precise search queries.

By leveraging the advanced search capabilities of Lexis+ UK, you can streamline your legal research process, save time, and access the most relevant and authoritative legal resources with ease.