Online Legal Research Secrets and Websites Every Attorney Should Know

Overview: 

In this 60-minute webinar, we will show you how to improve your online legal research skills as an attorney or a paralegal. You will learn some hidden tips and techniques for using online legal databases and websites, so you can boost your research abilities and excel in your practice. You will discover various mainstream and specialized resources that can change the way you prepare cases and analyze legal issues.

Key Features:

• Discover How to Use Legal Databases Effectively: Gain the skills to make the most of major legal databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law, including sophisticated search methods and secret features that are frequently missed.
• Finding Niche and Free Resources: Learn about specialized resources like the Public Library of Law (PLoL), Google Scholar, and regional databases that offer free access to legal cases, laws, and journals.
• Hands-on Examples: See how to use secondary sources such as legal blogs, bar association resources, and law review databases effectively to find insightful perspectives and analytical depth.

Course Objective: 

• Improve Research Effectiveness: Participants will learn how to use different online databases and resources effectively to reduce research time and increase the accuracy of their results.
• Learn More Resources: Attorneys and paralegals will learn about more legal research tools, both paid and free, to help them deal with complex legal issues.
• Enhance Analytical Skills: Learn how to synthesize information from various sources, creating a stronger analysis for case planning and legal paperwork.

Target Audience: 

• Lawyers and Paralegals
• Basic Knowledge:
• Knowledge of basic legal research