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There are several ways for you to obtain training on the Westlaw
Databases. A description of the different types of training is available on the
Westlaw homepage at www.westlaw.com. Go to the tool bar at the top and click on
"Westlaw Training."
Here is a brief description of each type of training:
- Web-based training sessions
(http://west.thomson.com/products/westlaw/training/web.asp) are a series of 12
lessons that take 5-10 minutes to complete. These lessons cover the basics of
signing on, the four basic Westlaw search techniques, using KeyCite to verify
your citations, and how to print/save your results.
- Telephone training sessions
(http://west.thomson.com/products/westlaw/training/phone.asp) are taught by
licensed attorneys. Sessions are tailored to your experience level and research
needs. To set up an appointment you can call 1-800-328-0109 or send an e-mail
to support@westgroup.com.
- On-site training sessions
(http://west.thomson.com/products/westlaw/training/onsite.asp)
can be held either at your office or at a West Information Center. The seminars
are custom-tailored to your organization and are held on a limited basis. For
more information you can call 1-800-937-8327 or send an e-mail to
support@westgroup.com.
- Westlaw Training Seminars
(http://west.thomson.com/training/training.asp)
are held at Westlaw training centers and cover predetermined topics such as
ALR, AmJur, secondary sources, government contracts, or immigration law. There
are also advanced classes for specific groups such as legal assistants,
paralegals, government users or small firm practitioners. You first need to
select the center and then you can review the seminars alphabetically by subject
or by date.
- Westlaw Master Classes
(http://west.thomson.com/store/product.asp?product%5Fid=Westlaw+Master+Classes&catalog%5Fname=wgstore)
are a series of courses that teach high level research techniques. There are three
components (workbook, presentation and exam) to each class that you can cover at
your own pace. Some of the classes are Advanced Legal Research, Company Information,
News and Business Information, and Statutory and Legislative Research.
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