Find It Free and Fast on the Net: Strategies for Legal Research on the Web

Abstract

The way we use the internet today is leagues away from how it was being used even five years ago. In order to keep the pace, you need streamlined research skills that will make the internet an asset rather than a liability for your firm. How do your skills stack up? Do you know the best, most efficient ways to get what you need? At this informative seminar, we can show you how to harness the internet as an excellent resource. •Use our quick browser tricks to scan web pages and find relevant information fast. •Uncover legal research shortcuts by identifying free legal portals and meta sites. •Locate pages that "aren't" there anymore using the invisible web. •Avoid an unnecessary trip to the library - get statutes, bills, regulations and legislative history online. •Find anything from vital statistics to professional licenses - we'll show you where to look. •Cut your document preparation time dramatically by referring to sample briefs, motions and settlements you can obtain from the internet. •Know how to use the web to find phone numbers and addresses of missing people. •Understand ethical procedures when using social media online.