1. Paul Martin Law Library
Your Legal Information Gateway

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 files and timelines;
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.

14. Your Passwords RETURN YOUR FIPPA FORM TO THE LAW LIBRARY.
Westlaw Registration Key arrives by – it MUST BE REGISTERED to your name – follow the instructions provided.
Quicklaw information arrives by 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.

15. Questions on This Part?

16. 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.

17. 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!

18. Paul Martin Law Library
Your Legal Information Gateway
To access most databases from off campus, visit the law library website, click on the link and enter your UWIN UserID and password.

19. 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!”

20. “Help! I need to print off this application form!”
We Can Help!
“Help! I need to print off this application form!”
“Use your student card to pay for photocopying and printing in the library!”

21. The Business of Law School
Photocopiers (BW /colour) Scan to
Laser printer Colour printer
Group meeting spaces
ADD MONEY
TO YOUR STUDENT CARD:

22. “I still don’t really understand how to prepare a case citation?”
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!”

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

24. Research Services for Students
Website connecting you to legal information sources.
Live chat line on our website for off-site research help.
One-on-one appointments with reference librarians.
Help plan or review essays, assignments, citations.
Refresh on information sources & research strategies.
Advice: projects, research, citations, password help, using online databases, historical research.
Advice: commonly-asked research questions during job interviews; working for a journal /moot team; employment related research (working for prof or firm).
Second Floor:
- On this floor we have an excellent collection of books relating to international law, including international trade, international criminal law
- We also have our full collection of law journals in print format. Many of these are available online as well.
- Group Room A and B.
- Reflection lounge

25. Talk to a Reference Librarian
How do I trace a bill?
How do I answer common job interview questions?
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

26. Visit our website! How do I know what the library hours are?
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!

27. Optimize your experience: visit the library today!
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!

28. 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.

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

30. “Yikes! Interpretation Act?”
Legal Research 101:
You can’t just Google it!
“Yikes! Interpretation Act?”

31. “Yikes! Interpretation Act?”
Legal Research 101:
You can’t just Google it!
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)
“Yikes! Interpretation Act?”

32. “Yikes! Interpretation Act?”
Legal Research 101:
Statutory research has many questions:
For what jurisdiction? Federal? Ontario? Alberta?
For what time frame? Current version? Prior version?
What section(s) do I need?
Do the section(s) tell us to look at a regulation for further details?
What does the case law tell us about how this section is to be applied?
Are there any textbooks or journal articles that can help us understand the statute?
“Yikes! Interpretation Act?”

33. 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)

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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.

37. Questions on This Part?

38. Your To-Do List: Return FIPPA form to law library front desk.
Watch for your Westlaw Canada registration key in your box, then REGISTER it.
Set up your Quicklaw password – instructions provided in a separate .
Sign up for our training sessions.
Add money to your student card for photocopying and printing
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!

39. Any Final Questions? Presented by: Annette Demers, BA LLB MLIS
Law Librarian
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