Instructions for Registering for Lexis and Westlaw Classes
Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:58 am
When? Lexis and Westlaw general introductory classes will be taught during the first week of the January 2020 1L Bridge term. Registration for these classes will take place on the Lexis and Westlaw websites starting on Monday, December 16, 2019.
Who? These classes are:
REQUIRED for students in LAWR class taught by Professors Long and Odunsi.
OPTIONAL and strongly suggested for LAWR students in classes taught by Professors McDuff, Paskey, Reilly, and Rowan .
How Many Classes? Please register for ONE Lexis and ONE Westlaw class.
Computer Equipment Required? ]Bring your own laptop to the sessions.If you do not have a laptop, contact Marcia Zubrow llmarcia@buffalo.edu 716-645-2160
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Lexis Advance
Date of Training: Wednesday January 8, 2020 [Times: 9:15-10:15 OR 12:30-1:30]
Trainer: Celine Murphy, Lexis Academic Representative
Place: O’Brian Hall Room 210 BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO CLASS!
Registration instructions:
• From the Law Library's homepage under “Law Databases” pulldown menu, click on Lexis Advance link http://law.lib.buffalo.edu/
• Sign on to Lexis. After signing onto Lexis Advance, click "upcoming training- view all" and you will see the Lexis for 1L classes listed on the calendar.
• Click to register for the time that best fits your schedule. To get your preferred time, reserve your space early.
• You must have your Lexis password to register for and to attend a class. Please go to the reference service desk if you do not have your password.
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Westlaw Edge
Date of Training: Thursday January 9, 2020 [Times: 9:15-10:15 OR 12:30-1:30]
Trainer: Stacy Donnelly, Westlaw Academic Representative
Place: O’Brian Hall Room 210 BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO CLASS!
Registration instructions:
• From the Law Library's homepage under “Law Databases” pulldown menu, click on Westlaw (Law School) link https://research.lib.buffalo.edu/westlaw-law-school
• Sign on to Westlaw. After signing onto Westlaw, scroll down and click on Campus Events and Webinars for a list of the on-campus trainings.
• Select the training session with your preferred time. Click on Event Details. .A pop-up box will appear with all relevant details about the date/time/location. Click on Register now to complete your registration. To get your preferred time, reserve your space early.
• You must have your Westlaw password to register for and to attend a class. Please go to the reference service desk if you do not have your password.
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Reminder: *Bring your Lexis and Westlaw username and password and your laptop to your training classes.
Questions? Contact Marcia Zubrow llmarcia@buffalo.edu 716-645-2160
Who? These classes are:
REQUIRED for students in LAWR class taught by Professors Long and Odunsi.
OPTIONAL and strongly suggested for LAWR students in classes taught by Professors McDuff, Paskey, Reilly, and Rowan .
How Many Classes? Please register for ONE Lexis and ONE Westlaw class.
Computer Equipment Required? ]Bring your own laptop to the sessions.If you do not have a laptop, contact Marcia Zubrow llmarcia@buffalo.edu 716-645-2160
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Lexis Advance
Date of Training: Wednesday January 8, 2020 [Times: 9:15-10:15 OR 12:30-1:30]
Trainer: Celine Murphy, Lexis Academic Representative
Place: O’Brian Hall Room 210 BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO CLASS!
Registration instructions:
• From the Law Library's homepage under “Law Databases” pulldown menu, click on Lexis Advance link http://law.lib.buffalo.edu/
• Sign on to Lexis. After signing onto Lexis Advance, click "upcoming training- view all" and you will see the Lexis for 1L classes listed on the calendar.
• Click to register for the time that best fits your schedule. To get your preferred time, reserve your space early.
• You must have your Lexis password to register for and to attend a class. Please go to the reference service desk if you do not have your password.
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Westlaw Edge
Date of Training: Thursday January 9, 2020 [Times: 9:15-10:15 OR 12:30-1:30]
Trainer: Stacy Donnelly, Westlaw Academic Representative
Place: O’Brian Hall Room 210 BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO CLASS!
Registration instructions:
• From the Law Library's homepage under “Law Databases” pulldown menu, click on Westlaw (Law School) link https://research.lib.buffalo.edu/westlaw-law-school
• Sign on to Westlaw. After signing onto Westlaw, scroll down and click on Campus Events and Webinars for a list of the on-campus trainings.
• Select the training session with your preferred time. Click on Event Details. .A pop-up box will appear with all relevant details about the date/time/location. Click on Register now to complete your registration. To get your preferred time, reserve your space early.
• You must have your Westlaw password to register for and to attend a class. Please go to the reference service desk if you do not have your password.
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Reminder: *Bring your Lexis and Westlaw username and password and your laptop to your training classes.
Questions? Contact Marcia Zubrow llmarcia@buffalo.edu 716-645-2160