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The Cost of Free Legal Research
18 June 2024 12:00
Tempting as free research is, the case for professional research is compelling.
The non-billable hours you save searching online can pay for a subscription in weeks, the confidence you have in your information means confidence in your case and the reputational risks of presenting false information to clients, barristers and judges all adds up to make free research something no lawyer can afford.
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