Citators: Expand Your Research & Cite Good Law

Saturday, May 19, 2018: 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, November 17, 2018: 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

Learn how to use citators to make sure your cases, statutes, and regulations are still good law, and find more citations for your research question. Learn about the major online case citators – Shepard’s on Lexis Advance and KeyCite on Westlaw.

Class covers:

  • Accessing Shepard’s on Lexis Advance and KeyCite on Westlaw
  • Shepardizing” and “Keyciting” a case
  • “Shepardizing” and “Keyciting” a statute
  • Explanation of Shepard’s signals and KeyCite symbols
  • Reviewing results

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.

Registration fees: $20 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

QuickLook: Introduction to Electronic Resources (Van Nuys)

Friday,  March 23, 2018: 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Friday, April 27, 2018: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

This course introduces electronic legal research databases available at the LA Law Library. Overview of Basic legal research fundamentals and research strategies are also included.

Class covers:

  • Legal Authority
  • Legal Citation Style Manuals
  • LA Law Library Electronic Resources
  • Free Legal Research Websites
  • Case Currency – Shepard’s / Keycite
  • Legal Research Tips

Location: 
Los Angeles Public Library
6250 Sylmar Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401

Phone: (818) 756-8453

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.

Registration Fees: FREE

 

...and stay tuned for classes and office hours starting Summer 2018 at:
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601

 

Legal Research: Introduction to Electronic Resources and Research Strategies

Saturday, January 14, 2016
10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

This course introduces electronic legal research databases available at the LA Law Library. Basic legal research fundamentals are also covered.

Class covers:

  • Legal Authority
  • Legal Citation Style Manuals
  • LA Law Library Electronic Resources
  • Free Legal Research Websites
  • Case Currency – Shepard’s / Keycite
  • Legal Research Tips
  • Live demonstration of legal research techniques

Registration fees: $20 for the class
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot

LA Law Library does not provide 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.

QuickLook: Introduction to Electronic Resources (Norwalk)

Tuesday, June 5, 2018: 1:15 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday
, September 4, 2018: 1:15 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018:  1:15 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.

This course introduces electronic legal research databases available at the LA Law Library. Overview of Basic legal research fundamentals and research strategies are also included.

Class covers:

  • Legal Authority
  • Legal Citation Style Manuals
  • LA Law Library Electronic Resources
  • Free Legal Research Websites
  • Case Currency – Shepard’s / Keycite
  • Legal Research Tips

Location:
Norwalk Public Library
12350 Imperial Highway
Norwalk, CA 90650
562-868-0775

Phone: 626-744-4066

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.

Registration Fees: FREE

QuickLook: Introduction to Electronic Resources (Long Beach)

Thursday, June 21, 2018: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday
, September 20, 2018: 2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, December 20, 2018:  2:00 p.m. — 2:45 p.m.

This course introduces electronic legal research databases available at the LA Law Library. Overview of Basic legal research fundamentals and research strategies are also included.

Class covers:

  • Legal Authority
  • Legal Citation Style Manuals
  • LA Law Library Electronic Resources
  • Free Legal Research Websites
  • Case Currency – Shepard’s / Keycite
  • Legal Research Tips

Location:
Self-Help Legal Access Center
Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse
275 Magnolia Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone: 626-744-4066

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.

Registration Fees: FREE

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