Saturday, August 24, 2019: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Looking to improve your legal research skills? In this class, learn to follow time-tested research methods, and avoid the inefficiency and frustration associated with scattershot, disorganized research. Class includes an exploration of under-utilized research tools plus hands-on exercises.

Class covers:

• What the legal research method is, and why you need it
• Secondary sources: valuable "shortcuts" for your research
• How to find and access appropriate sources affordably
• Advanced search methods like Terms & Connectors ("Boolean") searching
• Hands-on research exercises

Earn 2.0 hours general MCLE credit

Presented by Ryan Metheny:
Ryan Metheny is Managing Librarian, Legal Education at LA Law Library. After graduating from UCLA School of Law, Ryan practiced First Amendment law at a public interest firm in Berkeley, CA. He transitioned to librarianship to focus on his passions of research and education, and earned a master's degree in library and information science from the University of Washington. Ryan also teaches Legal Research as an adjunct faculty member at USC Gould School of Law.

Registration fee: $40 for the­ class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot
Brown bag event, eat your lunch (or breakfast) in the classroom! Water and snack provided.