FAQ

Read through a list of frequently asked questions from our customers and prospects.

Product questions

What is a Client ID?

The Client ID is used to record billable time against a client or matter. The Client ID is recorded in your History tab within Westlaw. Enter a client name, research topic or a matter number and click the Start new session button to get started with your research.

I'm locked out - how do I reset my username and/or password?

Help yourself:

If your profile is locked out due to too many sign-in attempts, you must reset your password.

Reset your password from OnePass by clicking Forgot password?
If you have forgotten your username, click the Forgot username? link.
You will receive an email from OnePass that contains a link that will allow you to create a new password.

Let us help you:

For assistance with OnePass, call us on 1800 020 548 (Australia) 0800 10 60 60 (New Zealand) or you can email us at TechCare.ANZ@thomsonreuters.com.

How do I find out what content is included in my Westlaw subscription plan?

You can quickly and easily determine what content is included in your new Westlaw subscription plan by accessing the My Content Page on Westlaw.

Click here for more information on accessing the My Content Page.

What are the system requirements for Westlaw?

System requirements for Westlaw are:

Supported operating systems

Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10
Windows Vista®
Mac® OS 10.5 or later

Internet browser

Internet Explorer® 11 or later (Windows only) Note: Support will cease for Internet Explorer February 2022 when Microsoft stop support.
Mozilla Firefox current version or Extended Support Release version
Safari® 10.0 or later
Chrome current version
Microsoft Edge current version

Other requirements

1024x768 or higher screen resolution recommended
Adobe Acrobat Reader® 9.0 or later (some print functionality is lost with older versions)

How can I contact Thomson Reuters for help or feedback on Westlaw?

Telephone the number on the Westlaw footer: 1800 020 548
Check the Live Chat link located in the Westlaw footer. This service is available Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm AEST
Click the Training & Support link in the Westlaw footer to access help guides, videos, tip and training support
Click the Improve Westlaw link in the footer to provide feedback

General questions

I have enabled Westlaw in the LEAP App Marketplace, but Westlaw buttons don't appear in my LEAP application. What do I do?

If you are unable to see the Westlaw buttons within LEAP, please contact LEAP.

Do you have the process flow that illustrates the Westlaw and LEAP integration?

Please see the user guide for more detail.

When does my trial access expire?

Your trial access is set to expire 30 days after the day that you receive your Westlaw welcome letter from Thomson Reuters online service (TROnline.ANZ@thomsonreuters.com). In order to access Westlaw, please follow instructions on the welcome letter to create your OnePass profile.

I don't know my OnePass username and password. How do I access Westlaw as a LEAP customer?

If you are a LEAP customer, you can sign up for your complimentary 30-day trial access for Westlaw. Please contact TechCare.ANZ@thomsonreuters.com.

I can't find Westlaw in the LEAP App Marketplace - what do I do?

If you are unable to see a Westlaw app in the LEAP App Marketplace, please contact LEAP.

What is OnePass?

OnePass is a single sign-on solution that allows users to have one username & password for access to all their Thomson Reuters services.

Click here for more information about OnePass.

How many OnePass profiles do I need?

One. Your OnePass username and password allows you to access multiple Thomson Reuters products. You just need to have a registration key for each product on your OnePass profile.