ON DEMAND: Using Legal Databases
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Learn fundamental research strategies in two of the Law Library’s most useful legal databases, Westlaw and Lexis+. Gain tips on how to perform caselaw research, validate primary sources, and access secondary sources digitally.
Class covers:
Using the Westlaw or Lexis+ legal database to…
- Formulate search queries
- Filter search results
- Find primary sources such as cases and codes
- Find secondary sources such as legal practice guides
Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians
Registration fees: FREE
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Video Recordings: We recognize that not everyone can attend in person classes, so even if you can't make it in, please watch any of these recordings and remember that we are still here to help! Call us at (213) 785-2513, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or chat with us online to get help finding information and resources on any legal (or not-quite-legal) question. Access to the video recordings is free.
Dated Material: Please note that the law changes. The original recording date for each class is provided on the display page. To be certain that you receive up-to-date information, please attend the in-person class, or contact us for help researching or updating your specific legal issue.
