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System and Browser Requirements for Westlaw Access

Westlaw access requires an Internet connection and a computer with a compatible operating system and browser.

Westlaw User Access via the Web

For access to Westlaw, open your Web browser and sign on at westlaw.com. You can sign on using your Westlaw password or create a OnePass user name and password that's easy to remember.
Westlaw Requirements
Operating System
  • Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000
  • Mac OS 8.5 or later
  • 800 x 600 or higher screen resolution (1024 x 768 or higher recommended)
Browser
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (Windows ONLY, not Macintosh)
  • Firefox 3.0 or later
  • Safari 3.0 or later
  • JavaScript enabled and Cookies enabled in the browser
  • Frames fully supported and Pop-ups allowed in the browser
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