# DOCUMENT TYPES

- [Books and journals](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/books-and-journals.md): vLex houses a comprehensive collection of legal books and journals, providing authoritative guidance for your research.
- [Case law](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law.md): vLex has the largest global collections of case law available anywhere online.
- [Case Analysis](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law/case-analysis.md): See a short summary of the case you are viewing on vLex.
- [Cited authorities](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law/cited-authorities.md): vLex saves you time by showing you information about the authorities that have been cited within a case.
- [Cited in](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law/cited-in.md): To determine if a document is good law, vLex shows you how and where it has been subsequently cited.
- [Precedent Map](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law/precedent-map.md): To determine if a case can be considered good law, vLex shows you a graphical representation of how it is connected to other documents.
- [Cert™](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law/cert-tm.md): View negative citations on US cases quickly on the vLex platform.
- [Treatment types](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/case-law/treatment-types.md): vLex saves you time by telling you how cases cite and interact with one another.
- [Dockets](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/dockets.md): Collections of court documents housed on vLex, and updated daily. Follow dockets of interest and be notified of any changes as soon as they happen.
- [Key number topics](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/key-number-topics.md): Unique classification of legal documents to make Canadian research easier.
- [Legislation](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/legislation.md): Access legislation on vLex and research legal processes.
- [Versions and amendments](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/legislation/versions-and-amendments.md): vLex tells you if legislation has been changed, and details exactly how it has been amended.
- [News](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/news-and-blogs.md): Access news on vLex to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your chosen area of law.
- [Official Journals](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/official-journals.md): Access the official journals or Gazettes of many countries on vLex, alongside national case law and legislation.
- [Practice notes](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/practice-notes-colombia.md): Practical guides to help you with your research. written by the vLex Editorial team.
- [Your own documents](https://support.vlex.com/document-types/search-your-own-documents.md): Integrating your own personal work with vLex can enhance and speed up your legal research.


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