Professional Development

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Case Law Research for Paralegals

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
OnDemand
1 hour
Katie Brown
With Katie Brown from Charleston School of Law
Recorded November 22, 2024.
Product ID 99386

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Overview

Do You Know How to Search for and Interpret Cases?

From failing to verify the validity of a case to misspelling a name in a citation, one wrong move when conducting case law research can negatively affect a case's outcome. How do your skills stack up? This program focuses on key techniques for helping with case law research. Don't miss this opportunity to build your knowledge - register today!

  • Find out how to read a case judgment.
  • Identify key steps to take when verifying a case.
  • Hear hard-won advice on keyword searching.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Differentiating Primary vs. Secondary Authorities
  2. Finding and Using Case Law Sites: Helpful Resources and Practical Tips
  3. Guidelines for Reading and Interpreting Cases
  4. Verifying the Validity of a Case: Essential Guidelines
  5. Controlling vs. Persuasive Cases
  6. Useful Tips for Performing Keyword Searches on Case Law Databases

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Product ID 99386

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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  1. Case Law Research for Paralegals

    1. Differentiating Primary vs. Secondary Authorities
    2. Finding and Using Case Law Sites: Helpful Resources and Practical Tips
    3. Guidelines for Reading and Interpreting Cases
    4. Verifying the Validity of a Case: Essential Guidelines
    5. Controlling vs. Persuasive Cases
    6. Useful Tips for Performing Keyword Searches on Case Law Databases

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level program is designed to provide paralegals with the knowledge they need to conduct legal research effectively. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Katie Brown
Katie
Brown
Charleston School of Law
Speaker bio
Katie Brown

Katie Brown

Charleston School of Law
Katie Brown

is the associate dean for information resources at Charleston School of Law. Her research and scholarship interests are in the areas of intellectual property, acting skills for lawyers, law and literature, management, and a variety of legal research-related topics. Ms. Brown has taught specialized, beginner, and advanced legal research courses; and seminars on legal technology for practice, art of advocacy, and contracts. She is a very active member of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). Ms. Brown has participated in a variety of leadership roles throughout the association chapters and special interest sections. She earned her B.F.A. degree from DePaul University, her master's degree in library and information science from the Drexel University iSchool, and her J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law. In 2024, Ms. Brown also received the Inaugural Technology & Ethics Award from the Association of American Law Schools Section on Technology, Law and Legal Education (AALS).

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