Solving the problems of
finding law on the web: World Law and DIAL
International indexing partnerships |
A necessary element - International indexing partnerships
The problem is only partly technical The task is too big for any one organisation to undertake alone Expert contributors are sought, not just volunteers Compare Open Directory Project>> Law 75% law firms and products Regional, national, language and subject experts are needed Some indexing contributors also provide funds, some only expertise Examples of contributors to World Law
Elections law - Elections Canada Korean law - Seoul National University College of Law Treaties - Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Polish law - Alice Hryniewicka, an individual contributor Industrial law (Australia) - Australian Business (employer group) New Zealand law - Universtiy of Otago Law Faculty Indigenous peoples - Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation Advantages to contributors
Appropriate recognition for contributions No need to maintain own indexing software AustLII's indexers and other contributors also pool content Cooperation in obtaining funding for contributors' indexing