March 15, 2025 – 9:00AM-1:30PM with two 15 min breaks
4 Hours Hands-On Research Workshop
Presented by: Bethany S. Ensz, M.S.
In this practical webinar, legal professionals will learn effective strategies for case briefing—from uncovering relevant facts to drafting a comprehensive legal memorandum. The session will also explore how to leverage cutting-edge tools like ChatGPT and other online resources to streamline the process and enhance research.
Key topics will include:
- Identifying and extracting relevant facts
- Using keywords effectively to find sources
- Conducting searches with Lexis, Westlaw, and social media
- Understanding the purpose and structure of a case brief
- Incorporating secondary authority into your memorandum
- Shepardizing cases for comprehensive citation
- Writing the final memo and structuring your argument
- Using ChatGPT to enhance research and identify reliable sources
Gain practical insights into efficient research, case briefing, and memo drafting, and discover how modern tools can boost productivity and accuracy in your legal practice.
No cancellations or refunds are provided after the webinar; however, should a cancellation occur at least 48 hours before the live webinar, LPI will issue a full refund. This class will not be recorded.
