Demystifying Internet Research for Legal Practitioners
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About
This Course
Knowledge of how to conduct internet research properly is a must for any legal professional. From tips on keywords to Boolean search strategies, attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how to navigate publicly available legal resources. This course will discuss the types of resources available, where to access them, and how to find them. Attendees will also learn to conduct background searches through public records and social networks.
Furthermore, this program will also discuss the use of AI in aiding legal research. Attend this course to learn how to use AI for concept creation, Boolean search creation, and summarizing legal materials.
This course is designed for any legal professional interested in learning more about legal research tools and tips, but it will be especially helpful to newer attorneys.
Learning Objectives:
- List online resources for legal research
- Cite checking law online
- Explain the use of generative AI in legal research
- Analyze an online background check
Production Date: 6/2/2024
About the Presenters
Hannah Barnhorn, Esq.
Pilot Chemical
Practice Area: Law Practice Management
Hannah Barnhorn is an attorney and paralegal educator who has been active since 2005. She is the former paralegal director of National College in Kettering, Ohio, where she successfully received ABA programmatic approval. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio; University of Cincinnati in Batavia, Ohio; and Midlands Technical College in Greenville, South Carolina, where she teaches legal research and writing and develops courses on various legal speciality topics.She has presented Continuing Legal Education programs on legal research and writing for NALA and the Cincinnati Bar Association. She is a frequent lecturer on the ...
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