Online Legal Research Strategies Every Paralegal Should Know
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
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3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| NALA |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
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Overview
From Searching to Summarizing
Are you spending more time searching for answers than finding them? This program reveals proven strategies to improve your online legal research skills. Learn how to refine your searches, identify authoritative sources, and use free and low-cost databases effectively. Cut research costs and deliver attorney-ready results faster - register today!
- Gain insights into Boolean logic and proximity connectors.
- Streamline the way you read lengthy cases.
- Explore strategies and resources for case law and investigative research.
- Organize and summarize your research results with confidence.
*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
- Smart Search Techniques for Legal Research
- Case Law Research: Best Practices and Time-Saving Tips
- Investigative Research Tools for Paralegals
- Organizing and Summarizing Research
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| California MCLE Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| Delaware Certified Paralegal Program |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Indiana Paralegal CLE |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| NALA |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| Ohio Certified Paralegals |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| NFPA |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
| Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2028 |
| Washington Paralegal Association |
|
3 Total | 04-16-2027 |
Credit Details by Jurisdiction
Paralegal
Credits
California MCLE Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Video Download - California MCLE Paralegal - 3: This program meets the California MCLE Paralegal requirement as specified in Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Video Download - Delaware Certified Paralegal Program - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 DCP CLE credit hours, including 0.0 DCP ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of the DPA Delaware Certified Paralegal Program.
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Florida Registered Paralegal - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 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 - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Indiana Paralegal CLE - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 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 - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of distancing learning continuing education, including 0.0 hour of ethics and satisfies the CLE requirement for Indiana State Bar Association Paralegal Members and Indiana Registered Paralegals (IRP).
NALA Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Video Download - NALA - 3: This seminar meets the requirements of NALA The Paralegal Association Certifying Board for 3.0 hours, including 3.0 non-substantive and 0.0 ethics, of continuing legal education self-study credit required to maintain the CP(Certified Paralegal) credential.
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 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 - 3: This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit, including 0.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - North Carolina Continuing Paralegal Education - 3: 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 3.0 hours, of which 0.0 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 · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).
Video Download - New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of - 3: Approved by the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 general self-study credit and 0.0 ethics self-study credit (for a total of 3.0 hours CLE).
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
Video Download - Ohio Certified Paralegals - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study continuing education for paralegals, including 0.0 hour of ethics, toward the eligibility requirements of the Ohio State Bar Association Paralegal Certification program.
NFPA Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Video Download - NFPA - 3: This seminar has been approved by The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA) for 3.0 hours of Continuing Legal Education self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 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 - 3: This course qualifies for 3.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 ethics credit hour, toward the eligibility requirements of The Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas.
Washington Paralegal Association Approved · 3 Total Credits
Earn Until
OnDemand - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
Video Download - Washington Paralegal Association - 3: Approved for 3.0 CLE self-study credits by the Washington State Paralegal Association (WSPA).
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Paralegal
Agenda
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Smart Search Techniques for Legal Research
- Common Search Pitfalls That Waste Time
- Using Boolean Logic, Proximity Connectors, and Field Searching
- Search Shortcuts and Tips for Westlaw
- Filters, Headnotes, and Key Numbers
- Analyzing Search Results and Evaluating Sources
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Case Law Research: Best Practices and Time-Saving Tips
- Free and Low-Cost Case Law Research Platforms
- Evaluating Case Authority and Using Citators
- Strategies for Reading and Summarizing Cases Efficiently
- When to Stop Researching: Recognizing a Complete Record
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Investigative Research Tools for Paralegals
- Public Records, Secretary of State, and Property Databases
- Tracing Corporate Relationships, Licenses, and Litigation History
- Social Media and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Techniques
- Legal Boundaries of Investigative Research
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Organizing and Summarizing Research
- Legal Citation Best Practices
- Structuring Notes and Citations for Attorney Review
- Organizing Evidence and Files
- Preparing Summaries, Chronologies, and Reports
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level course will show attendees practical strategies for efficiently conducting legal research. Those who should attend include:
- Paralegals
- Legal Assistants
- Legal Support Staff
Speakers
Speaker bio
David Gabor
is a partner with The Wagner Law Group where he focuses his practice in human resources consulting; which includes drafting policies, negotiation of contracts, training employees, representing employers during audits, and overseeing ADA compliance for websites. Mr. Gabor handles litigation in federal and state courts and at arbitrations in issues arising out of the employer-employee relationship. He also maintains an appellate practice. Mr. Gabor is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the New York State and Massachusetts bar associations, Northeast Human Resources Association, Society for Human Resource Management, and Labor and Employment Law Committee. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Centre.
Speaker bio
Dr. John Evans, Ph.D.
is an attorney at his firm Evans Legal Group PC. He earned his Ph.D. degree in educational administration from Georgia State University and his J.D. degree from Valparaiso University. Dr. Evans is a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow and has studied at Downing College, Cambridge University, England. He served as a founder of the Western Institute for Agricultural Land Use, the Sagebrush Forum, and help the found the Agricultural Rural Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association servings as its chair and on the Board of Governors of the Colorado Bar Association. Dr. Evans has more than 30 years of experience working as both a lawyer, public servant, and educator. As an educator, he worked Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, California, and Colorado. He served as an assistant professor of educational administration at San Jose State University, a labor mediator resolving school/teacher labor disputes, director of university to public school's partners program for school improvement, and a college dean. He has specialized in leadership development, accountability, and school finance reform. Dr. Evans also worked on national training projects for the Chief State School Officers Institutes.
Speaker bio
Jena G. Emory
is an associate in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP's Commercial, Class Action and Product Liability Litigation practices, with a specialization in insurance coverage. She brings extensive experience and a proven track record in handling complex legal matters, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in complex insurance coverage and general liability cases. Additionally, Ms. Emory has experience managing cases solo in both the Superior and Magistrate courts and drafting motions including complex federal jurisdiction. Jena currently serves as the programming manager for the Young Lawyers Division and co-chair of the Young Advocates Committee for the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. She is also the former Newsletter co-editor for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia, where she played a crucial role in distributing important legal updates and supporting the professional growth of fellow attorneys. Additionally, Ms. Emory is a 2020 graduate of the State Bar of Georgia's YLD Leadership Academy. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and her B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina.
Speaker bio
Michael Dial
is an attorney Hall Booth Smith, P.C. where he focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense, health care, aging services, transportation and general liability. Before joining HBS, Mr. Dial was an attorney at other firms in Oklahoma and Texas where he specialized in personal injury, wrongful death and underinsured/uninsured motorist cases. He also has more than a decade of experience working in healthcare as a radiologic technologist and understands the pressures and complexities that healthcare providers face. Mr. Dial brings this knowledge and experience to bear in every client matter. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree, summa cum laude, from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Mr. Dial also completed a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational leadership at the University of Central Oklahoma and an Associate Degree in applied science as a radiologic technologist at Oklahoma State University at Oklahoma City.
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