Learning (and CLE) Opportunities at the Supreme Court Library in December

We have lots of training (and CLE) planned for December.  Stop by the Reference Desk, or call (775-684-1640) or email reference (at) nvcourts (dot) nv (dot) gov to reserve a seat. 

• Tuesday, 12/9/14 - 4-5 p.m. - Substance Abuse Research on Westlaw (1.0 substance abuse credit)
• Wednesday, 12/10/14 - 9-10 a.m. - Ethics 2014 (1.0 ethics credit)
• Wednesday, 12/10/14 - 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Transitioning from Westlaw Classic to WestlawNext (1.0 general credit)
• Wednesday, 12/10/14 - 12-1 p.m. - Substance Abuse Research on Westlaw (1.0 substance abuse credit)
• Friday, 12/19/14 - 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Getting Started in HeinOnline (1.0 general credit) webinar
• Friday, 12/19/14 - 12-1 p.m. - Advanced Searching in HeinOnline (1.0 general credit) webinar

The HeinOnline training is by webinar.  You can sign up to participate from your computer or you can join us in Room 107 of the Law Library.   

For additional information about Nevada requirements and links to a few CLE providers, check out our October 16th post:  It's That Time of Year:  CLE Requirements and Opportunities.

It's That Time of Year - CLE Requirements and Opportunities

Have you started thinking about CLE credits?  Credits must be earned by December 31, 2014, though you have until March 1, 2015 to return your signed compliance form.    The Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education mails courtesy notices each October, so you should have an idea of where you stand. 

Need to understand the reporting requirements?  Check out the Board's Frequently Asked Questions page. 

Need to earn some extra credits?  Check out some of the following links:

• The State Bar of Nevada's Live Seminars calendar.  The Bar also has a CLE Store with links to programs in online (video), mobile (MP3), and audio CD formats. 
• Clark County Bar Association CLE Seminars calendar. 
• Washoe County Bar Association CLE calendar and list of audio CLEs. 

We have been offering programs for CLE credit at the Law Library this year and have a few additional programs scheduled:

• Getting Started in HeinOnline - 2014 (1.0 general credit applied for), two sessions will be held on Friday, October 24 (9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m.).  The program is a webinar.  You join us in a conference room to watch the webinar, or sign in from your own computer.  Call the Reference Desk (775-684-1640) to sign up. 
• Transitioning from Westlaw Classic to WestlawNext - 2014, Wednesday, December 10 (10:30-11:30 a.m.). (1.0 general credit)
• Substance Abuse - 2014, Wednesday, December 10 (12-1 p.m.). (1.0 AAMH credit.)

Updated on 12/1/14 to change times and topic for 12/10 training.

Westlaw Training (and Free CLE Credit) at the Law Library

Once again the Law Library is hosting Westlaw training sessions that qualify for CLE credit.  Dates and topics follow.  Seating is limited. Please call the Reference Desk (775-684-1640) to reserve your seat.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

10:15-11:15 am - Advanced WestlawNext

Designed for those researchers who have some experience with WestlawNext, this seminar focuses on:

• folder-sharing,
• advanced search,
• utilizing filters,
• customizable features of WestlawNext, and
• the WestlawNext iPad app (v 2.0.1), including search, result filtering, touch-screen navigation, notes and highlighting, research history, foldering options, and VGA capability to experience WestlawNext on the “big screen.”

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Topical Research on WestlawNext

This course builds upon your legal research skills using WestlawNext to delve into topical content sets of law. Attendees will learn how to find case law, statutes, regulations, and administrative documents specific to a topical area of practice. Attendees will explore WestlawNext’s Related Documents feature which will suggest secondary resources that are on-point for the topical search performed. Finally, attendees will learn advanced research techniques for WestSearch, a multi-functional search box that simultaneously searches all core legal content sets on WestlawNext as well as learn how to perform legal research using West’s Topic and Key Number System from the West National Reporter System (NRS).

 

June Events at the Law Library

We are hosting Westlaw for some CLE training this month, as well as Nevada Legal Services's monthly forms-completion clinics. 

6/11/14, 10-11 a.m. - Intermediate Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit
6/11/14, 11:15-12:15 a.m. - Employment Law Research using Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit
6/12/14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. - NLS Forms Completion Clinic* - Room 103

*Drop in, for more information, contact NLS at 775-284-3491 x214.
**Seating is limited, please contact the Reference Desk at 775-684-1640 to reserve your seat.

Upcoming Events in May and June at the Law Library

Here are a few upcoming events that might be of interest to Law Library patrons:

5/8/14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. - NLS Forms Clinic* - Room 107
5/22/14, 1:30-3:30 p.m. - NLS Forms Clinic* - LOCATED AT THE BRIC, 108 E. Proctor St.
6/11/14, 10-11 a.m. - Intermediate Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit
6/11/14, 11:15-12:15 a.m. - Employment Law Research using Westlaw** - Room 107 - 1.0 hours of general CLE credit

*Drop in, for more information, contact NLS at 775-284-3491 x214.
**Seating is limited, please contact the Reference Desk at 775-684-1640 to reserve your seat.

More Westlaw Training (and Free CLE) at the Law Library

On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, in Room 107 of the Law Library, we will be offering the following two CLE programs:

10-11 a.m. - Intermediate Research on WestlawNext (1 hour of general credit)

Take the next step in your research training with Intermediate WestlawNext. Find our more tips and tricks for getting the best results from your research time utilizing WestlawNext.

11:15a-12:15 p.m. - Employment Law Research Using Westlaw (1 hour of general credit)

Efficient online access to comprehensive, current, and accurate information is an indispensable competitive advantage in the practice of employment law. Westlaw provides access to a comprehensive online library of relevant materials.  This training will focus on using these materials as you perform research tasks such as:

• evaluating clients and their claims, including potential recovery or exposure,
• investigating facts, parties, and issues,
• researching the law, including the most recent developments,
• preparing a case for trial,
• litigating a case, and
• devising programs and policies for your clients.

RSVP by calling the Reference Desk (775-684-1640).