Westlaw New Zealand Tip - What is a session summary?
Last Published: June 09, 2020
When logging into Westlaw you will be prompted to enter a Client ID, which can be a client, matter file, or a description of a research task, e.g., internal research, training, or Client#2354.
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When you complete your research and click Sign Out a session summary is displayed featuring the following details:
- Usage Summary - time and date of log in and log off.
- Event - searches conducted and/or documents viewed.
- Client ID - matter, client or description entered at the beginning of the session.
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