Thursday, April 4, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 27, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 19: 2024, 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

Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians

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.

Thursday, January 25, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

--- CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

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

Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians

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.

Thursday, February 8, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 2, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 25, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 17, 2024: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

--- CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

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

Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians

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.

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 8, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2024, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

--- CLASSES WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

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

Presented by: LA Law Library Reference Librarians

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.