A wide range of print and online resources are available to support you in your maritime and commercial law studies and research..
We recommend that you explore the databases early on in your studies so that you can build your skills and confidence in using all the research materials that are available to you.
i-law is a good staring point as you will find lots of full text content there: including books, journals and law reports.
The Library Search services will help you discover books, journals, articles, audio visual material and more on your chosen topic. This is a good place to start when you are beginning to research a topic as you can draw on content from a variety of different sources.
Library Search
Search for print and online books, journals, articles + more. Library Search LibGuide available for guidance.
Penryn Library Search
Search the print and streaming media collections that you have access to at Penryn campus.
Use the Databases A-Z List to access all the resources available to you.
You can browse by subject e.g. Law or type (e.g.maps, news, images etc.) or search to find your required resource.
These online databases will help you trace books, journal articles and much more, to support your study and research.
Key resources are highlighted in the adjacent tabs.
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Use the Databases A-Z List to access all the resources available to you.
You can browse by subject e.g. Law or type (e.g.maps, news, images etc.) or search to find your required resource.
You will find these three key general legal databases in the Law listing and these are useful for research across all areas of law.
LexisLibrary
Westlaw
The Lasok Law library arranges books according to the Moys Legal Classification.
Books about commercial law are found at KN 250 and maritime law can be found in the KN330 - KN 339 classmarks.
For example:
KN 250 General Commercial Law
KN 332 General Maritime and Shipping Law
KN 335 Marine insurance
KN 337 Carriage of Goods by Sea
You can look up book titles on Library Search - this shows both print and ebook titles. For example:
There are also a number of free online services that will help you trace case law, legislation and treaties from around the world - including from jurisdictions not covered on our subscription services such as Lexis and Westlaw.
BAILII for British and Irish Legal Sources
Worldlii for global legal sources, includes a maritime law section
UN for international law, including Oceans and the Laws of the Sea
UNCITRAL the core legal body of the United Nations system in the field of international trade law
International tribunal for the Law of the Sea a specialised tribunal to deal with disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the UN Convention on the LAw of the Sea
International Maritime Organization a specialized agency of the United Nations, IMO is the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping.
Admiralty and Maritimer Law Guide includes over 1,500 annotated links to admiralty law resources on the Internet and a growing database of admiralty case digests, opinions and international maritime conventions
Institute of Maritime Law a leading world centre for research, consultancy and training in maritime law, based at University of Southampton