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Paul Martin Law Library

Paul Martin Law Library. Your Legal Information Gateway http://www.uwindsor.ca/law/library. Objectives for this Session. At the end of this session, you should understand: the importance of legal research in law practice; the opportunities for learning legal research here;

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Paul Martin Law Library

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  1. Paul Martin Law Library Your Legal Information Gateway http://www.uwindsor.ca/law/library

  2. Objectives for this Session At the end of this session, you should understand: the importance of legal research in law practice; the opportunities for learning legal research here; how to get your passwords for Westlaw and Quicklaw; services offered by the library to help you RIGHT NOW; how legal information is organized; your To Do list for this week.

  3. Objectives for this Session At the end of this session, you should understand: the importance of legal information in law practice; the opportunities for learning legal research here; how to get your passwords for Westlaw and Quicklaw; services offered by the library to help you RIGHT NOW; how legal information is organized; your To Do list for this week.

  4. The Importance of Legal Information • Technology aids for the practice of law: • Client management software; • Document review software; • Client services software; • Contract language review software; • British Columbia – online tribunal: civilresolutionbc.ca

  5. The Importance of Legal Information • Legal Information (statutes, regulations, cases, textbooks and articles) • Fundamental to the practice of law; • You must be competent in legal research - (see the Federation of Law Societies and the Law Society of Ontario requirements).

  6. Objectives for this Session At the end of this session, you should understand: the importance of legal research in law practice; the opportunities for learning legal research here; how to get your passwords for Westlaw and Quicklaw; services offered by the library to help you RIGHT NOW; how legal information is organized; your To Do list for this week.

  7. Learning Legal Research Formal Opportunities: • LRW First Year Course • Research for Law School Essays • Advanced Legal Research class

  8. Learning Legal Research Informal Opportunities: • Library training sessions • Working at a Legal Clinic • Working for Pro Bono Students Canada • Joining a Moot Team • Working for a Law Journal • Working as an RA for a Professor • Working as an SRA in the law library

  9. Upcoming Research Sessions

  10. Upcoming Research Sessions

  11. Questions on This Part?

  12. Objectives for this Session At the end of this session, you should understand: the importance of legal research in law practice; the opportunities for learning legal research here; how to get your passwords for Westlaw and Quicklaw; services offered by the library to help you RIGHT NOW; how legal information is organized; your To Do list for this week.

  13. Your Passwords • RETURN YOUR FIPPA FORM TO THE LAW LIBRARY. • Westlaw Registration Key arrives by email – it MUST BE REGISTERED to your name – follow the instructions provided. • Quicklaw information arrives by email from Connie Beaudoin. Follow the instruction to create your own user ID and password. • DUAL JD – USE A SEPARATE BROWSER for Westlaw US and WestlawNext Canada or you will get locked out.

  14. Questions on This Part?

  15. Objectives for this Session At the end of this session, you should understand: the importance of legal research in law practice; the opportunities for learning legal research here; how to get your passwords for Westlaw and Quicklaw; services offered by the library to help you RIGHT NOW; how legal information is organized; your To Do list for this week.

  16. We Can Help! I don’t have my textbook with me – do you have a copy of it? The library has a copy of every textbook on course reserves!

  17. Paul Martin Law Library Your Legal Information Gateway http://www.uwindsor.ca/law/library To access most databases from off campus, visit the law library website, click on the link and enter your UWIN UserID and password.

  18. We Can Help! “But I’m not sure how to use the catalogue?” “Open up a LiveChat session on the website to talk to a librarian!”

  19. The Business of Law School Photocopiers (BW /colour) Scan to email Laser printer Colour printer Group meeting spaces ADD MONEY TO YOUR STUDENT CARD: http://www.uwindsor.ca/uwincard

  20. We Can Help! “I still don’t really understand how to prepare a case citation?” “Visit the reference desk, book an appointment with a Reference Librarian!”

  21. We Can Help! “What does terra nullius mean?” “Visit the law library website -- Legal Reference -- to find a legal dictionary!”

  22. How do I answer research questions in a job interview? How do I trace a bill? How do I backdate a statute? How do I find an essay topic? How do I locate this regulation? How do I find sample forms and precedents? How do I find a point-in-time version of this Act? How do I cite this case? Talk to a Reference Librarian

  23. How do I loan a book from U of T? How do I know what the library hours are? How do I put money on my student card? How do I find legal journals? How do I renew my books? How do I find law textbooks for my course? How much does colour copying cost? How do I locate sample exams? Visit our website!

  24. Research is one of the major skills I need for the workplace… I will be prepared to put my best foot forward. I will invest in my legal research skills. I will take advantage of research training. I will familiarize myself with key legal information sources. I will take advantage of the other services offered. Optimize your experience: visit the library today!

  25. Objectives for this Session At the end of this session, you should understand: the importance of legal research in law practice; the opportunities for learning legal research here; how to get your passwords for Westlaw and Quicklaw; services offered by the library to help you RIGHT NOW; how legal information is organized; your To Do list for this week.

  26. Legal Research 101: You can’t just Google it! “Counsel – have you checked the Interpretation Act on that point?”

  27. Legal Research 101: You can’t just Google it! “Yikes! Interpretation Act?” MOST legal information is NOT FREE ONLINE – (SO GOOGLE CAN’T SEE IT) (many books, law journals, specialized research tools) Some legal information is NOT ONLINE: (many books, historical statutes and government documents)

  28. Legal Research 101:You can’t just Google it! Many Jurisdictions Canada, federal UK Canada, provincial and territorial Australia Canada, municipal other foreign jurisdictions Canada, military legal system US, federal US, state Public International Law Private International Law (conflicts of laws)

  29. Legal Research 101:You can’t just Google it! Many Types of Legal Materials PRIMARY SOURCES Constitution Supreme Court of Canada decisions Statutes and bills Judicial decisions (case law) Regulations and Forms Decisions of administrative tribunals Rules of Court Treaties SECONDARY SOURCES Textbooks and Loose-leaf Services Precedents Law Journals and lawyer magazines Encyclopedias Continuing Legal Education Materials Dictionaries Legislative materials (debates/committee) Public Records

  30. Legal Research 101:You can’t just Google it! Many Formats of Legal Materials Official v Unofficial Online – free providers (Libraries, Government or NGO) Online – commercial providers (Quicklaw or Westlaw) Print – in a library - historical materials and current books E-books

  31. Legal Research 101:You can’t just Google it! Legal Matters and Materials Also Have a Time Component Examples: Current consolidation of a statute or regulation. Prior version of a statute or regulation. Commencement date of a statute, regulation or treaty. Updating a case. Backdating a statute. Retroactive statutes. Limitations periods.

  32. Questions on This Part?

  33. Your To-Do List: • Return FIPPA form to law library front desk. • Watch for your Westlaw Canada registration key in your email box, then REGISTER it. • Set up your Quicklaw password – instructions provided in a separate email. • Sign up for our training sessions. • Add money to your student card for photocopying and printing http://www.uwindsor.ca/uwincard • 7. Dual JD need to do this too! • 8. Bookmark the law library website. • 9. Visit our service desks for any help you may need!

  34. Kick Off Event Monday September 23 12 – 1:30 pm Mini Moot (basement) Sign up to join on Clubs Day!

  35. Any Final Questions? Presented by: Annette Demers, BA LLB MLIS Law Librarian ademers@uwindsor.ca 519-253-3000 ext 2976

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