LIVE ZOOM: Dealing with Debt: Where You Begin

Friday, September 8, 2023: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues, especially when it comes to problems with debt. In this class, learn best practices for getting out of debt, how to handle the different types of debt, and your rights when facing repossessions, foreclosures and lawsuits. Learning important legal fundamentals – and the resources available to help – can make your journey out of debt easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

  • Best practices for getting out of debt, including which debts to pay first
  • Repairing your credit
  • Responding to lawsuits and property seizures
  • The different types of debt and your rights and responsibilities for each
  • Bankruptcy options
  • Resources for further information and where to seek help

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fees: FREE, Reservation reserves spot

No legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice.  LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service.  The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons.  For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: Introduction to Legal Research: Types & Sources of Law

Thursday, October 5, 2023: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.


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This class introduces legal researchers to cases, statutes, and regulations, and the roles they play in your research. Learn fundamental legal research concepts by focusing on the elements and features of legal research materials and the tools by which to locate them.

Class covers:

  • Introduction to primary and secondary authority
  • Finding tools
  • Characteristics of legal research materials
  • Legal research tips


Registration fees: FREE, Registration reserves spot

No legal advice: LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: Finding Legal Forms & Templates

Thursday, October 19, 2023: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.


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Learn how to find forms and templates for different types of legal matters. Learn about form resources available in and out of the Library — from the Library’s practice guides and form books to the many online sources, both in the Library and available elsewhere.

Class covers:

  • Finding forms on court and agency websites
  • Accessing California Judicial Council court forms
  • Finding form books in the Library
  • Locating form books in Library databases
  • Creating pleadings using Library’s pleading paper templates


Registration fees: FREE, Registration reserves spot

No legal advice: LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: Introduction to Lexis Advance

Thursday, November 2, 2023, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.


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Receive hands-on instruction on how to use a popular all-in-one source for legal research. Lexis’ newly designed research platform has been described as “cleaner and easier to use” with their “big red search box” and other features.

Class covers:

  • Formulating, filtering, and narrowing search queries
  • Finding cases, statutes, and secondary sources
  • Options to review and deliver results
  • Hands-on exercises


Registration fees: FREE, Registration reserves spot

No legal advice: LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

LIVE ZOOM: Introduction to Thomson Reuters Westlaw

Thursday, November 16, 2023, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.


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Receive hands-on instruction on how to use a popular all-in-one source for legal research. The Westlaw (formerly known as WestlawNext) legal research database that has been described as "ground breaking" and "Google for lawyers."

Class covers:

  • Formulating search queries
  • Reviewing and filtering search results
  • Finding cases and code sections
  • Hands-on exercises


Registration fees: FREE, Registration reserves spot

No legal advice: LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

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