Redesigned Search Experience
– Classic search now accepts Boolean operators and natural language queries (e.g. “elements of fraudulent misrepresentation in contract law”)
– Type-ahead suggestions as you type titles
Enhanced Search Relevance Algorithm
– Prioritisation of matches in catchwords, facts, holdings over body content
– Boosting based on court hierarchy, case treatments, content type
Results & Filters
– Infinite scroll (results load as you scroll)
– “Back to Top” button for convenient navigation
– Improved filtering (by content type, jurisdiction, date ranges)
Document Previews & In-page Navigation
– Preview documents before entering full view
– Tabs for Details, Text Match, Facts, Holdings, Content
– Highlighted search terms in blue within documents
– “Traffic light” indicators to show how later cases treated a judgment (e.g. green = followed)
LawNet AI Q&A-Based Search (In Progress)
– Ask queries in natural language (e.g. “What are the elements of misrepresentation?”)
– Responses will be generated with sourcing; model is experimental and uses RAG + LLM tuned for legal domain
Legislation Module (In Progress)
– Launches initially with the Companies Act (as of 4 March 2024), with more legislations added progressively
– Legislation pages include table of contents, reference tracing to judgments, etc. with the Companies Act, more laws will be added over time.
⚠️ Known Issues
- LawNet AI Q&A-Based search is currently not working.
- The “Academy Library” is not appearing in the left navigation menu.
The LawNet team is currently working to resolve these issues.
Please note that both the old and new LawNet platforms are currently accessible.
If you encounter any access issues, please email clbfrm02@nus.edu.sg and include screenshots of the error messages.