Wednesday, March 25, 2026: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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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

Use this link to join on the date and time of the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86104554158

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.

Class recorded November 6, 2025

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

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day)."

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.

Wednesday, February 25, 2026: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

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Learn how to evaluate and use free sources of legal information online. This class also introduces select low cost websites for researching California and federal law. 

Class covers:

• How to search for bills, codes, regulations, and case law on the open Web
• Sources for Los Angeles City and County law and government
• General legal research sites, including Google Scholar and FindLaw for Legal Professionals

Presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Use this link to join on the date and time of the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82644942354

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.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026: 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 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 features of legal research materials and the tools by which to locate them.

Class covers:

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

Presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Use this link to join on the date and time of the event: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8491371675

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.