Nigerian Case Law Database: Full‑Text & Semantic Search
Search Nigerian court decisions in seconds—by keywords, citations, judges, issues, and meaning.
The Nigerian Law Forum helps lawyers, students, researchers, and the public find Nigerian case law with full‑text search and AI semantic search—so you can locate relevant authorities faster and with more confidence.
Find Nigerian Cases Faster: Full‑Text Search + Semantic Search
Search beyond titles and summaries. Our platform is built for legal research—so you can quickly locate the exact paragraphs and reasoning you need.
- Full‑Text Search for Nigerian Case Law (search within the entire judgment text)
- Semantic Search (Search by Meaning) to find cases even when wording differs
- Search by Citation, Party Names, Court, Year, Judge, and Legal Issue
- Relevant results for authorities, ratio/holding, and key passages
- Built for Nigerian legal research, briefs, opinions, and academic work
Nigerian Court Decisions—Readable, Searchable, and Research‑Ready
Access a growing library of Nigerian cases with a focus on clarity, structure, and usability. Whether you’re preparing for litigation, writing a memo, or studying, you can move from question → authority quickly.
Search decisions from Nigerian courts and discover precedents across commercial law, constitutional law, criminal law, labour, family, property, taxation, and more.
Built for Lawyers, Students, Researchers—and Everyone Seeking Reliable Nigerian Case Law
For Legal Professionals
- Find precedents for motions, briefs, and opinions
- Verify citations and locate the exact passage in the judgment text
- Discover related authorities with semantic search
For Law Students & Academics
- Study the reasoning behind leading Nigerian cases
- Find authorities for assignments, dissertations, and publications
- Explore cases by topic and issue
For the General Public
- Read court decisions in a more accessible format
- Understand legal principles through real cases and explanations
Community, Publishing & Legal Networking
The Nigerian Law Forum also supports professional growth through:
- Forums and discussions on Nigerian law and recent decisions
- Publishing opportunities for case notes, commentary, and analyses
- Resource sharing: articles, practice notes, and research guides
- Legal updates on important rulings and developments
AI Tools for Case Law Research and Legal Drafting
Use AI to speed up routine work:
- Summarize long judgments
- Extract key issues, holdings, and authorities
- Draft first‑pass memos and research outlines
(Always review and verify sources for accuracy.)