FIND IT FAST & FREE:
USING THE INTERNET FOR LEGAL
RESEARCH
The Internet has greatly impacted the way attorneys and paralegals conduct legal
research. It brings them information they may not have had access to before, as well
as new – and faster – ways of accessing familiar information sources.
But in order to reap the benefits of the timesaving, cost-effective advantages of the
Internet, legal professionals have to know how to find the information they’re looking
for—FAST AND FREE!
"The standard of care imposing liability on lawyers for legal malpractice is changing
owing to the increasing use of computers. Internet accessibility is about to profoundly
change our research obligations…vast amounts of information are readily available
to everyone, including courts and clients…." ABA GP Solo Newsletter
Agenda
Attendees Will Learn How to Use the Internet For:
• Discover the Quickest Routes to Free Legal Research
• Uncover Federal Government Sites & Find Elusive
Government Documents
• Research Free, Full-Text Case Law Databases
• Updating Federal Cases on the Internet for Free
• Find Federal Primary Law (Bills, Statutes & Regulations)
• Locate & Obtain Background Information about
Attorneys & Judges
• Scope Out Secondary Legal Resources
(Law Review Articles, Legal News, etc.)
• Find Federal Practice Materials (Forms, Contracts,
Briefs & Dockets)
Program materials
A recent attendee’s comments regarding this
course:
The mix of technology/law/Internet practical research
knowledge [were the most useful]. When [Levitt]
covered topics that weren’t of real interest to me, she
still made the material interesting to listen to.
COURSE MATERIALS:
Attendees will receive a copy of Carole Levitt and Mark Rosch’s 330 page
book, “The Cybersleuth's Guide to the Internet,” 9th edition, 2008 – a $59.95
VALUE!