You’ve heard of Westlaw and Lexis, of course. But have you tried Bloomberg Law yet?

The Bloomberg name (as in, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg), is best known for financial and business matters, and now Bloomberg has expanded its reach into the legal field with Bloomberg Law, an award-winning legal research database.

Bloomberg Law is the real-time legal research system that integrates innovative search technology, comprehensive legal content, company and market information, and proprietary news all in one place. This collaborative workspace also includes a suite of new tools for more effective legal analysis and more productive client development.

Students, interested in setting up a free account so you can start using Bloomberg Law? Go to http://www.bloomberglaw.com/activate and fill out the form.

You do not need an activation code, but you must use your ASU email address to register.  It takes 24 to 48 hours for your account to be activated.