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Internet Researching for Paralegals

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Lorman Education Services
Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get effective Internet research tips for paralegals. Find out how to be the one your attorney or firm relies on. In our fast-paced legal world, we're often asked to find information about someone or something - usually at a moment's notice. Attend this seminar and get the practical tips you need to be an effective Internet researcher. Get a firm grasp of how to research public records, including both people and businesses. Find out exactly what you need to know about researching the law. This cutting-edge seminar has all the latest issues you need to succeed in the face of ever-changing technology - register today! Benefits for You - Become the Internet search expert for your firm - learn how to search like a pro - Strategies on performing investigative research and finding public records - Tips on using the correct legal terms and phrases in your search - Find out what you need to know about the Open Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act - Save money for your firm - hear about great low-cost sites you can use to locate anyone
Related Awards, Degrees or Certifications: ,NFPA 6.0 ,GA CLE 6.0 ,GA NALA 6.0 ,
This is primarily ilt training
instructor led trainingThis class may be available at a classroom in Milwaukee, WI,
Contact Lorman Education Services for more information
Duration:1 days
Training Presented in:English
Internet Researching for Paralegals Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 10:30 am Research Skills Self Test

- Sheila Baldwin

Understand What You Are Looking For

- Find the Right Balance Between a Broad Search and a Narrow Specific Search

- Know the Vocabulary of the Research Area

- Using Industry Glossaries

- Using Correct Legal Terms and Phrases

Search Engines or Websites

- Website Reliability Test

- Use Sites That Have Credibility Due to Origin, Quality and Content

Site Maps: How They Save Time

Due Diligence

Comprehensive Library

- List of Free Internet Directories, Libraries, Public Records Databases and More

10:30 am - 10:45 am Break

10:45 am - 12:15 pm Alternative Discovery Tools: FOIA, Open Records and Regulatory Issues

- Timothy J. Buckley III

- Open Records Act

- Freedom of Information Act

- Other Informal Discovery Methods

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:15 pm - 2:45 pm Investigative Research: Public Records and Publicly Available Information

- Christine A. Willis

- Accessing Public Records

- Professional Licenses

- Criminal Records

- Vital Statistics: Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records

- Real and Personal Property Records

Locating People and Finding Background Information

- Find Phone Numbers and Addresses of Missing People

- Finding Social Security Numbers

- Finding Bankruptcies

- Find Neighbors, Relatives and Associates

- Find Mailing List Postings, Blogs, etc.

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Researching the Law

- Sarah Mauldin

Internet Legal Resources

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services
Lorman Education Services - Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that meet the needs of our members and enhance their skills, knowledge, and competencies. Please use Priority Code 16175 when registering. Lorman Education Services began offering continuing education seminars in 1987. Lorman Education is dedicated to providing cost-effective training opportunities that...
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