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Class Descriptions
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Focus on Forms |
| Instructor(s): SDCPLL
Law Librarians |
Finding the correct form can be harrowing, whether it’s
for a business dealing or a lawsuit. This class provides information
to assist you in finding forms from online and print resources.
Emphasis is on Federal and California litigation and transactional
forms. A resource list is provided. |
| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
1 hour general participatory credit |
| Registration Fee: |
$10 |
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Law Made Public |
| Instructor(s): SDCLL Law Librarians |
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New to the Law Library? Take this half hour tour, at any of our branches, and view our collection. Learn how to use law books and find the legal information you need. Discover the services and special programs we offer to help you with your legal research needs.
Please print out a copy of the handout
prior to attending this class.
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| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
none |
| Registration Fee: |
Free |
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Legal Research Using Free Websites |
| Instructor(s): SDCPLL
Law Librarians |
This is an introductory level class in which students will become
familiar with the most popular and useful free websites. The
class focuses on websites sponsored by government agencies and
others. |
| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
1 hour general participatory credit |
| Registration Fee: |
$10 |
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Practical Legal Research |
| Instructor(s): SDCPLL Law Librarians |
The focus of this two hour session is to introduce attendees to research strategies and to show them how to find the information they need in some of the more important California resources, such as Witkin’s Summary of California Law, California Forms of Pleading and Practice, West’s California Digest, etc. The class will include hands-on exercises in using these essential materials. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| MCLE Credit: |
none |
| Registration Fee: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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Using
Hein OnLine and LegalTrac
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| Instructor(s):
SDCPLL Law Librarians |
In this class you will learn about indexes to legal periodicals,
law reviews and journals, government resources, and treatises. |
| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
1 hour general participatory credit |
| Registration Fee: |
$10 |
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Using
Lexis
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| Instructor(s): SDCPLL
Law Librarians |
For those new to Lexis databases. Emphasis will be on search
techniques and familiarity with the resource, including cases,
statutes, court rules, administrative laws, and treatises. |
| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
1 hour general participatory credit |
| Registration Fee: |
$10 |
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Using
OnLaw
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| Instructor(s): SDCPLL
Law Librarians |
For those new to the OnLaw legal database. OnLaw puts CEB practice
books and action guides in one easy to use digital format. The
class focuses on basic search techniques, such as: keywords,
statutes, cases, and forms. |
| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
1 hour general participatory credit |
| Registration Fee: |
$10 |
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Using
Westlaw
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| Instructor(s): SDCPLL
Law Librarians |
For those new to the Westlaw database. The class will focus
on basic search techniques and demonstrate the many resources
available through Westlaw, including statutes, cases, court
rules, administrative law, and treatises. |
| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
1 hour general participatory credit |
| Registration Fee: |
$10 |
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