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ReviewerVerifiedUnder review
1 month ago
Over the last few months SCC Online has logged me out mid-research repeatedly and the single-device restriction is a constant headache when I switch between office and home. Twice I lost access entirely for a day with no clear explanation from support. The database is good, but the access reliability has become a real problem.
Frequent forced logouts and access reliability issues
Before every argument I verify my citations on SCC Online because the accuracy is impeccable and the reported text is the version courts rely on. The cross-references to related cases have helped me find authorities I would otherwise have missed. For litigation it is simply essential.
Impeccable accuracy, excellent cross-references
SCC Online is my default for pulling reported judgments and the headnotes save real time when scanning for relevance. Coverage of older cases is particularly strong. The search filters could be more intuitive, but once you learn the quirks it's a dependable workhorse.
Strong coverage, time-saving headnotes
Search filters take getting used to
There's no question SCC Online has the depth of case law and commentary you need for serious research. For a two-person practice, though, the subscription is a significant annual outlay and we debate renewing every year. The content keeps us coming back, but the cost makes it a close call.
Deep case law and commentary
Expensive for a small practice
SCC Online is the citation standard our court accepts, so we keep the subscription, and the case law coverage is genuinely comprehensive. The flip side is that the interface feels like it hasn't been meaningfully updated in years and basic navigation is clunky. Great database, frustrating to actually use.
Authoritative, court-accepted citations
Outdated, clunky interface