West Survey Builder: Multi-jurisdictional research isn't one-size-fits-all

When they were released on Westlaw, the 50 State Surveys (SURVEYS) and 50 State Regulatory Surveys (REG-SURVEYS) databases vastly improved the speed and efficiency of multi-jurisdictional research.

West Survey Builder* now takes speed and efficiency to the next level.

West Survey Builder is a hassle-free tool for creating custom surveys. These aren't "canned" surveys; rather they are built for you based on the jurisdictions and precise legal issues you choose. You get only what you need, and nothing that you don't.

The tool is easy to use. You choose jurisdictions and legal questions by making selections on the search template. You don't need to type a search or know state terminology. Just use the template to select jurisdictions, a topic, a subtopic, and one or more legal questions. Nor do you need to access a statutory and regulatory version—each West Survey Builder document covers statutes and regulations.

West Survey Builder builds you an easy-to-read chart in a question-and-answer format: each jurisdiction's legislative and regulatory requirements are summarized in plain English and displayed under the appropriate legal issue. KeyCite® status flags, where applicable, and links are provided for cited documents. As with most documents on Westlaw, you can deliver a survey by clicking the appropriate delivery icon.

To access West Survey Builder, click Survey Builder in the left frame of the tabbed 50 State Surveys page.