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Westlaw New Zealand – Getting Started

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In this session learn how to:  

  • Access Westlaw and use Client ID.  
  • Locate and browse content.  
  • Search for legislation and related commentary. 
  • Find a case by party name/citation.  
  • Locate a case on a point of law using the Key Number System. 
  • Ask a legal question and view the Law Summaries via Natural Language searching. 
  • Conduct a topic-based search using basic Terms & Connectors. 
  • Manage results, via a variety of methods, including filtering, saving and downloading. 
  • Access the Westlaw Training & Support Portal.  

 


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 New Zealand - Improving your Efficiency in Westlaw

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Learn how to quickly get to legislation, cases and commentary without having to drill down into different groups of content, and how to use advanced search options when required. The instructor will also provide various tips on managing search results in Westlaw.

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 New Zealand - Improving your Efficiency in Westlaw

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Learn how to quickly get to legislation, cases and commentary without having to drill down into different groups of content, and how to use advanced search options when required. The instructor will also provide various tips on managing search results in Westlaw.

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 New Zealand - Improving your Efficiency in Westlaw

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Learn how to quickly get to legislation, cases and commentary without having to drill down into different groups of content, and how to use advanced search options when required. The instructor will also provide various tips on managing search results in Westlaw.

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 New Zealand - Spotlight on Employment Law

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In this session we will cover the following: 

  • Navigate the home page and understand the depth of accessible content. 
  • Locate a document, commentary publication or case using the global search bar. 
  • Natural Legal Language (NLL) Search-Explain the advantages of NLL and how to refine or filter results. 
  • How to structure a T&C search – query, identify keywords, locate T&Cs, build search string. 
  • Refine or filter search results – search within a search. 
  • When to use an Advanced Search template – discuss benefits. 
  • Print, Download or Save to folders. 
  • Create a Search alert to be notified of future documents related to your search. 

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 New Zealand - Spotlight on Employment Law

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In this session we will cover the following: 

  • Navigate the home page and understand the depth of accessible content. 
  • Locate a document, commentary publication or case using the global search bar. 
  • Natural Legal Language (NLL) Search-Explain the advantages of NLL and how to refine or filter results. 
  • How to structure a T&C search – query, identify keywords, locate T&Cs, build search string. 
  • Refine or filter search results – search within a search. 
  • When to use an Advanced Search template – discuss benefits. 
  • Print, Download or Save to folders. 
  • Create a Search alert to be notified of future documents related to your search. 

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 New Zealand - Spotlight on Environment & Resources

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In this session you will learn how to: 

  • Navigate the home page and understand the depth of accessible content for Environment and Resources. 
  • Locate a document, commentary publication or case using the global search bar. 
  • Understand the various available search options. 
  • Be able to print, download or save documents to folders. 

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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Introduction to Westlaw New Zealand – Council Sessions

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In this session learn how to:

  • Locate and browse content available in your subscription.
  • Navigate the homepage.
  • Quickly find relevant legislation, commentary, and cases.
  • Locate a case on a point of law using the Key Number System.
  • Conduct a topic-based search using Plain Language and basic Terms & Connectors.
  • Manage results, via a variety of methods, including filtering, sorting and downloading.
  • Keep up to date with new and changing materials within your practice area.
  • Access the Westlaw Training & Support Portal.

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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Introduction to Westlaw New Zealand – Council Sessions

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In this session learn how to:

  • Locate and browse content available in your subscription.
  • Navigate the homepage.
  • Quickly find relevant legislation, commentary, and cases.
  • Locate a case on a point of law using the Key Number System.
  • Conduct a topic-based search using Plain Language and basic Terms & Connectors.
  • Manage results, via a variety of methods, including filtering, sorting and downloading.
  • Keep up to date with new and changing materials within your practice area.
  • Access the Westlaw Training & Support Portal.

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.

Start Date
End Date

Introduction to Westlaw New Zealand – Council Sessions

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In this session learn how to:

  • Locate and browse content available in your subscription.
  • Navigate the homepage.
  • Quickly find relevant legislation, commentary, and cases.
  • Locate a case on a point of law using the Key Number System.
  • Conduct a topic-based search using Plain Language and basic Terms & Connectors.
  • Manage results, via a variety of methods, including filtering, sorting and downloading.
  • Keep up to date with new and changing materials within your practice area.
  • Access the Westlaw Training & Support Portal.

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.

Start Date
End Date

Introduction to Westlaw New Zealand – Council Sessions

Body

In this session learn how to:

  • Locate and browse content available in your subscription.
  • Navigate the homepage.
  • Quickly find relevant legislation, commentary, and cases.
  • Locate a case on a point of law using the Key Number System.
  • Conduct a topic-based search using Plain Language and basic Terms & Connectors.
  • Manage results, via a variety of methods, including filtering, sorting and downloading.
  • Keep up to date with new and changing materials within your practice area.
  • Access the Westlaw Training & Support Portal.

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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End Date

Westlaw New Zealand - Spotlight on Forms and Precedents

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In this session learn how to:  

  • Use the Global Search Bar and/or the tables of contents or indexes to find forms and precedents. 
  • Find precedents when they are referred to in legislation. 
  • Learn how to make efficient use of the Drafting Aide to complete the documents. 
  • Print, download or save to folders. 
  • Find relevant legislation to check a point of law, including current, past and future legislation 
  • Access the Westlaw Training & Support Portal.  

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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