Google Scholar Alerts: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Stay updated on new legal precedents and academic articles through automated email notifications.
Google Scholar Alerts is an automated service that sends email notifications when new academic articles or legal precedents matching your specific interests are published online.
Who it's for
This service is designed for anyone conducting legal research or tracking specific academic developments.
What you get
You receive automated email notifications containing links to new articles or legal precedents. This allows you to stay current on specific topics without having to manually search for updates every day.
What it costs you
This service is free to use, though you must have a Google account to set up and manage your alerts.
The catch to know
The alerts can become "noisy" or overwhelming if your search terms are too broad. To get the most useful results, you should use very specific search strings to ensure the emails only contain relevant information.
How to apply
- Visit the official Google Scholar website.
- Sign in with your Google account.
- Navigate to the alerts section.
- Enter your specific search terms to create a new alert.
- Confirm your settings to begin receiving emails.