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Introduction to Caselaw

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In this session we will cover the following:  

  • Locate a case by citation and/or party names 
  • Find cases on a point of law using the Key Number system 
  • Run a keyword search using Terms and Connectors 
  • Refine, filter and sort search results 
  • Organise case research with folders 
  • Create an Alert to follow a case. 

You may also be interested in registering for an Advanced Caselaw Research webinar.

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Westlaw Australia - Researching Legislation

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At the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Find an Act or Regulation using the Global Search Bar
  • Locate cases and secondary sources that cite a section or provision of legislation
  • Structure a terms and connectors search
  • Refine and filter search results
  • Download, print or email documents
  • Save content into folders.
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Westlaw Australia - Researching Legislation

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At the end of the session you will be able to:

  • Find an Act or Regulation using the Global Search Bar
  • Locate cases and secondary sources that cite a section or provision of legislation
  • Structure a terms and connectors search
  • Refine and filter search results
  • Download, print or email documents
  • Save content into folders.
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Practical Law Australia + Multinational Research Essentials

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This session covers the following:

  • A refresher on navigating the platform
  • Optimising the browse and search functionality
  • Accessing Current Awareness emails and the latest Legal Updates
  • Market-leading standard documents and clauses for drafting
  • Browsing Practical Law UK, Practical Law US and Global pages
  • How to utilize the Dynamic Tool Set, including:
    • Ask Practical Law AI
    • Knowledge Maps
    • Quick Compare
    • Country comparison tool.
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Practical Law Australia + Multinational Research Essentials

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This session covers the following:

  • A refresher on navigating the platform
  • Optimising the browse and search functionality
  • Accessing Current Awareness emails and the latest Legal Updates
  • Market-leading standard documents and clauses for drafting
  • Browsing Practical Law UK, Practical Law US and Global pages
  • How to utilize the Dynamic Tool Set, including:
    • Ask Practical Law AI
    • Knowledge Maps
    • Quick Compare
    • Country comparison tool.
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Westlaw Australia - Researching Secondary Sources

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This session will include:

  • How to find a list of secondary sources using the customer profile menu.
  • How to locate a secondary source using the Global Search.
  • Viewing the “i” button for author information and content overview.
  • Browse a secondary source and utilise the Reading Mode.
  • Locate content using an index.
  • Conduct a search across one or more secondary sources.
  • Structure a Boolean terms and connectors search using the Global Search.
  • Use post search filters to refine search results.
  • Download, print or email documents.
  • Save content into folders.
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Westlaw Australia - Researching Secondary Sources

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This session will include:

  • How to find a list of secondary sources using the customer profile menu.
  • How to locate a secondary source using the Global Search.
  • Viewing the “i” button for author information and content overview.
  • Browse a secondary source and utilise the Reading Mode.
  • Locate content using an index.
  • Conduct a search across one or more secondary sources.
  • Structure a Boolean terms and connectors search using the Global Search.
  • Use post search filters to refine search results.
  • Download, print or email documents.
  • Save content into folders.
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Westlaw Australia for Barristers

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In this webinar we will cover the following: 

  • Case law research
    • Find cases by citation, party name and download court-ready versions of law reports
  • Commentary research
    • Browse the table of contents and indexes for commentaries and The Laws of Australia
  • Legislation research
    • Find a current version of legislation in force
    • Find cases or secondary materials that cite a provision
  • Research management
    • Adding your own online annotations (notes and highlights) e.g., case
    • Using folders to manage research documents with your notes
    • Setting up a practice-area based Alert 24 current awareness alerts

MCLE and CPD - If this educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law then you may claim one "unit" for each hour of attendance.

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Westlaw Australia for Barristers

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In this webinar we will cover the following: 

  • Case law research
    • Find cases by citation, party name and download court-ready versions of law reports
  • Commentary research
    • Browse the table of contents and indexes for commentaries and The Laws of Australia
  • Legislation research
    • Find a current version of legislation in force
    • Find cases or secondary materials that cite a provision
  • Research management
    • Adding your own online annotations (notes and highlights) e.g., case
    • Using folders to manage research documents with your notes
    • Setting up a practice-area based Alert 24 current awareness alerts

MCLE and CPD - If this educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law then you may claim one "unit" for each hour of attendance.

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Westlaw Precision Australia - AI-Assisted Research

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In this session we will cover the following:

  • What is the AI-Assisted Research in Westlaw Precision Australia?
  • What content is the AI tool searching across?
  • Best practice tips on how to ask a question using the AI tool.
  • Demonstrate an AI-Assisted search.
  • Review Results - Summaries and supporting authorities.
  • How to Ask a Follow-Up Question.
  • Delivery Features - Print, download or email.
  • View a list of previous questions via the History icon.
  • Discuss when not to use the AI tool.
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Getting Started with Checkpoint Australia

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On completion of this webinar participants will be able to:

  • Log in and confidently navigate the Checkpoint platform.
  • Customise user settings.
  • Conduct a basic key word search using Natural Language or Terms and Connectors.
  • Save a search.
  • Filter results or use keywords to refine.
  • Re-order results list.
  • Display, download, print or save a document.
  • Edit a search.
  • Browse to explore product content and scope.
  • View search history.
  • Locate Checkpoint Australia Help and Support.

MCLE and CPD - If this educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law then you may claim one "unit" for each hour of attendance.

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Getting Started with Checkpoint Australia

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On completion of this webinar participants will be able to:

  • Log in and confidently navigate the Checkpoint platform.
  • Customise user settings.
  • Conduct a basic key word search using Natural Language or Terms and Connectors.
  • Save a search.
  • Filter results or use keywords to refine.
  • Re-order results list.
  • Display, download, print or save a document.
  • Edit a search.
  • Browse to explore product content and scope.
  • View search history.
  • Locate Checkpoint Australia Help and Support.

MCLE and CPD - If this educational activity is relevant to your immediate or long term needs in relation to your professional development and practice of the law then you may claim one "unit" for each hour of attendance.

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