1. How To
Use Dockets and Find Filings on
Bloomberg Law
RWU Law Library
October 2012

2. Log into Bloomberg Law
http://www.bloomberglaw.com
• No Bloomberg Law account? Request one on the
same page.

3. Click on the Litigation & Dockets
tab, then select Search Dockets.

4. Docket Search Screen

5. Browse Court(s)
• Click on the court name to it add to your
search.

6. Search by Keywords, Docket
Numbers, Parties, and more

7. For federal circuit cases, you may
also search by Nature of Suit.

8. The search results screen allows you to
refine the results

9. The docket sheet looks much like it
does on PACER for federal cases.

10. When you find the document that
you need, click on the Req#.
You will see a fee notice when you
request a document.
If the document is not available
electronically, please contact your
librarian liaison for assistance.

11. Your document will be sent to you via
email. It will also be available online in
the Docket Requests section

12. Questions?
• Ask A Librarian
– x4547
– lawlibraryhelp@rwu.edu
– Online (Live Chat)