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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: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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Law Made Public: Legal Research Class for the
Public |
| Instructor(s): SDCPLL
Law Librarians |
This one hour class is an introduction to the Law Library and
basic legal research. It includes a tour of the library and
information about how to find laws, cases, and other research
materials. This class is a prerequisite for Practical
Legal Research. |
| Prerequisites: |
none |
| MCLE Credit: |
none |
| Registration Fee: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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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: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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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: |
Law Made Public or other basic training in legal
research. |
| 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: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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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: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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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: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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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: |
Free - SDCPLL Members |
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$5 - Non-members |
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