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Westlaw for Legal Professionals

Where
Online Services Room, Law Library - 2nd Floor (East Court Building)
101 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
When
Second Tuesday of each month, 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Who
This is a two hour class designed for attorneys and legal professionals who want a step-by-step introduction to the Law Library's free access to Westlaw. The class is approved for 1.5 hours AZCLDP Business Management Continuing Education Credit and may qualify for 1.5 hours of CLE credit. (Five attorneys must attend for this to qualify for Interactive CLE credit pursuant to State Bar of Arizona MCLE Regulation 101 (G).)
What
  • Hands-on basics of using Westlaw Patron Access.
  • What's available on Westlaw Patron Access.
  • Basic Boolean searching techniques.
  • How to transfer digest searching skills to the computer.
  • How to browse databases - for those who "miss the books."
  • How to KeyCite cases on Westlaw - Is it "good law"?
Registration
Call 602-506-3461.

Westlaw for Public Patrons

Where
Online Services Room, Law Library - 2nd Floor (East Court Building)
101 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85003
When
First Tuesday of each month. 9 - 10 a.m.
Who
This is a one hour class for the general public.Basic computer skills (mouse and keyboard) are required. This class is approved for 1 hour of Continuing Education by the Private Process Server Program, Administrative Office of the Courts.
What
  • What's available on Westlaw Patron Access.
  • Beginning use of Westlaw Patron Access.
  • How to find a case with a legal citation.
  • How to use Natural Language to search for cases and legal information.
  • How to print (5 cents per page) and/or save (to a floppy disk).
Registration
Call 602-506-3461.

Tours

The Law Library offers individual and group tours of its facility. If you would like more information, or if you would like to schedule a tour, please ask the Reference Staff or call 602-506-3461. return to top