Finding the Facts: A Legal Research Tool Kit for Paralegals
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
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6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
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6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
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6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| NALA |
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6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
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6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
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6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
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6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
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6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| NFPA |
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6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
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Overview
Say Goodbye to Information Overload and Hello to Streamlined Legal Research
What if you could save time, feel more confident picking sources, and zero in on what really matters when reading legal texts? This course shows you how! Join our accomplished faculty as they provide you with innovative legal research methods you'll wish you knew about sooner. Unlock your full potential - register today!
- Uncover guidance for using popular websites to do case law searches.
- Determine how to use secondary legal sources effectively.
- Elevate your research game with platforms like Lexis+, Westlaw, and more.
- Find out what to cite and when - and prevent costly citation mistakes.
- Speed up the process with tips for finding background information.
*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute IPE's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Statutory Law and Case Law Research - Boost Precision and Save Time!
- Secondary Legal Sources: Tips and Tools to Enrich Your Research
- Harnessing the Power of Lexis+, Westlaw, and Other Legal Research Platforms
- Legal Citation Tips Every Paralegal Should Know
- Locating People and Finding Background Information - Get Better Results!
- Effectively Organizing the Results of Your Investigation
- Ethical Guidelines for Paralegals Conducting Legal Research
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| NALA |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| NFPA |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2027 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
6 Total | 10-28-2026 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 6: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 1.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Video Download - Florida Registered Paralegal - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, toward the eligibility requirements of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program. This course has been approved by NALA and NFPA.
Indiana Paralegal CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
Video Download - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 1.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 1.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 6: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 6.0 hours, including 1.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
Video Download - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 6: This course has been approved for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics, by NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board. The Montana Association of Legal Assistants (MALA) and the Paralegal Section of the State Bar of Montana will honor this credit approval.
North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Professional Responsibility
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 6: This program has been approved by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification for computer-based continuing paralegal education credit in the amount of 6.0 hours, of which 1.0 hour will also apply in the area of professional responsibility. This course is not sponsored by the Board of Paralegal Certification.
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 6: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 5.0 general self-study credit and 1.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 6.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 1.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 6: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 6.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 1.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 6 Total Credits
- 1 Ethics
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Video Download - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 6: This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 1.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 6 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 6: Approved for 6.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Select Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Agenda
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Statutory Law and Case Law Research - Boost Precision and Save Time!
- Navigating U.S. Code and State Statutes
- Using Common Websites for Statute or Case Law Searches
- Understanding Cases (Key Case Elements; Analyzing Summaries)
- Verifying That the Case Is Still Current
- Persuasive vs. Controlling Cases
- Locating Case Law Through Digests, Annotated Reports, and Citators
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Secondary Legal Sources: Tips and Tools to Enrich Your Research
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Harnessing the Power of Lexis+, Westlaw, and Other Legal Research Platforms
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Legal Citation Tips Every Paralegal Should Know
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Locating People and Finding Background Information - Get Better Results!
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Effectively Organizing the Results of Your Investigation
- Creating Case Investigation Notebooks
- Organizing Evidence and Files
- Preparing Summaries, Chronologies, and Reports
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Ethical Guidelines for Paralegals Conducting Legal Research
- Spotting and Addressing Conflicts of Interest
- Preventing the Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL)
- Inputting Client Information in AI and Online Research Platforms: Confidentiality Risks
- Ethical Duty to Maintain Competence and Improve Skills as Tools Evolve
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course will supply attendees with tips and tricks for sharpening their legal research skills. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
Julie D. Globus
is a partner with the law firm of Sabharwal Globus & Lim LLP in West Nyack, New York. She represents banks and hedge funds in the purchase and sale of debt in distressed companies, international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, leveraged acquisitions, and corporate finance. With data privacy and issues of cybersecurity at the forefront of current legal issues, Ms. Globus also assists her clients with building an architectural framework for compliance with state and federal securities, finance, data privacy laws, and with establishing strong internal controls. She also engages in the area of education law, helping students and parents obtain a fair and appropriate public education for their children, as well as resolving education related disciplinary matters. Ms. Globus is an associate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and is corporate counsel for an international cryptocurrency related company, giving her the opportunity to consult with legal teams in both the U.S. and abroad, each with varying expertise and each trying to wade through the confusion related to cryptocurrency. She earned her B.A. degree from Skidmore College; her M.A. degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Mt. Scopus; and her J.D. degree from Rutgers State University of New Jersey, Newark Campus. Ms. Globus's passion is endurance cycling, and she is an avid middle-distance triathlete.
Speaker bio
Kristen R. Moore
is the associate director of the Stetson University College of Law Dolly & Homer Hand Law Library, where she also teaches Advanced Legal Research. She earned her B.A. degree from University of South Florida; her J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law; and her M.L.I.S. degree from University of South Florida. Ms. Moore has been a member of The Florida Bar since 2009. She co-authored the book Free Internet Legal Research with Wanita Scroggs and Sally Ginsberg Waters. Ms. Moore has also published and presented on topics such as artificial intelligence in libraries and student wellness.
Speaker bio
Aaron S. Weiss
maintains a national litigation practice focused on telecommunications law, class actions, and consumer claims. His cases often involve all of these areas of law. Mr. Weiss also frequently counsels insurance companies on complex coverage issues relating to class actions and other aggregated litigation. He frequently litigates class action cases under a variety of consumer protection statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (Florida Mini TCPA), Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Medicare Secondary Payer Act (MSP Act), Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA), and Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Mr. Weiss also routinely defends companies sued in data breach class actions and counsels insurers on issues related to cyber claims. He also has significant experience in both prosecuting and defending against intellectual property claims, often in cases involving novel technology. Mr. Weiss is recognized as a prominent voice in the legal press on these practice areas. He is routinely quoted in various lawyer-focused publications on key issues related to consumer class actions. Mr. Weiss also regularly publishes articles, lectures and podcasts on issues related to procedural rules in federal court practice and other issues related to his practice. He currently writes a regular column for Law360 addressing key issues under consumer class actions; and is part of the board of contributors for the Daily Business Review, where he frequently writes columns relating to federal civil practice in Florida. By appointment of Chief Judges K. Michael Moore and Cecilia Altonaga, since 2014 Mr. Weiss has served on the Southern District of Florida Ad Hoc Committee on Rules and Procedures. He has been the lead drafter of amendments to more than a dozen local rules. Mr. Weiss is board-certified by The Florida Bar in business litigation, a distinction achieved by less than 250 of the more than 100,000 Florida lawyers. In addition to his practice as an advocate, he is a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator for civil and appellate cases. Mr. Weiss' mediation work focuses on class actions and other consumer claims. He earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Binghamton University and his J.D. degree from Columbia Law School.
Speaker bio
Eric K. Johnson
has been in practice since 1996. He is the owner of Utah Family Law, LC, a firm that practices specifically in divorce and family law. Mr. Johnson is the author of West's Utah Practice Series, Volume 2, Utah Family Law, which has been published annually since 2006. He is a member of the Utah State Bar. Mr. Johnson earned his B.A. degree from Brigham Young University and his J.D. degree from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School.
Speaker bio
Eric R. Arnold
is an attorney at Hendrickson & Long, PLLC, located in Charleston, West Virginia. Mr. Arnold practices in the areas of general business litigation, oil and gas defense, toxic tort, consumer credit/protection, and disability advocacy. He has participated in the writing and completion of numerous legal briefs at all levels of the state and federal court system. Mr. Arnold, a wheelchair-bound individual with a form of Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, possesses over 15 years of personal experience with the West Virginia DHHR, Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security (SSI/SSDI) programs. This includes case management of private healthcare and staffing on numerous state and federal waiver programs. He has also participated in helping companies evaluate their standards, practices, and procedures for accessible employment opportunities, as well as their DEI policies. Mr. Arnold graduated with his B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from West Virginia University and he earned his J.D. degree from West Virginia University College of Law.
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