Join us on Thursday, April 27, 12pm to 1pm for a Legal Tech Institute Vendor Visit from our Westlaw representative who will discuss Family Law resources available for free on the Law Library’s Westlaw computers. Texas attorneys can earn 1.0 hour CLE credit. Visit the Legal Tech Institute Course Catalog to register.
Free Westlaw CLE from the Legal Tech Institute
The Legal Tech Institute at the Harris County Law Library is hosting a free Westlaw CLE this week. To register, visit the Course Calendar on the Legal Tech Institute website.
Join us on Thursday, February 16, 12:00pm to 1:00pm for a Vendor Visit from our Westlaw representative who will discuss Legislative and Statutory Resources available for free on the Law Library’s Westlaw computers. Texas attorneys can earn 1.0 hour CLE credit.
You can also watch past CLEs anytime on the Legal Tech Institute On-demand Learning webpage. CLE credit is available in Texas for viewing the video up to a year after the live event.
Featured Podcast: If You Can't Afford a Lawyer
On occasion, the Tech Tuesday blog post has focused on podcasts of interest to the legal community. One such podcast, a production of The Center for Investigative Reporting, is worth special mention. This award-winning program is called Reveal. It is broadcast on a number of public radio stations across the nation, but the entire archive of programs can be streamed online.
Ex Libris Juris featured an episode of Reveal in a previous entry last fall, and in today's blog post, the Law Library is recommending another, especially for those interested in access to justice issues. If You Can't Afford a Lawyer is an examination of one man's efforts to change the justice system in New Orleans, where he, Derwyn Bunton, is the Chief Public Defender. His unique approach to instigating change has gotten quite bit of attention, generating controversy and criticism as well as support. Listen to this thought-provoking podcast to consider the challenges of providing legal representation on a limited budget in a high-crime city. For more law- and legal tech-related podcasts and other media, visit our list of LTI Legal Links on the Legal Tech Institute webpage.
Free CLE from the Legal Tech Institute
The Legal Tech Institute at the Harris County Law Library will host two free CLEs in January. To register, visit the Course Calendar on the Legal Tech Institute website.
Join us on Thursday, January 12, 12pm to 1pm for a Vendor Visit from our Westlaw representative who will discuss Legislative and Statutory Resources available for free on the Law Library’s Westlaw computers. Texas attorneys can earn 1.0 hour CLE credit.
Join us on Thursday, January 19, 12pm to 1pm for a CLE Replay – Word for Lawyers and Other Law Types. Watch a recording of our Legal Tech Institute CLE from November to earn CLE credit if you missed the live event. Law librarians who taught the live class will also be on hand to help troubleshoot issues with legal drafting and editing in Microsoft Word, so bring your questions and documents (note: please, do not show us confidential documents…). Please note: you can only receive credit for viewing a CLE Replay if you did not attend the live presentation.
You can also watch past CLEs anytime on the Legal Tech Institute On-demand Learning webpage. CLE credit is available in Texas for the video up to a year after the live event for anyone who was unable to attend.
Free CLE - Microsoft Word for Lawyers and Other Law Types
A new CLE video is now available from the Legal Tech Institute at the Harris County Law Library. Microsoft Word for Lawyers and Other Law Types covers standard features in the most widely-used word processing software that can make drafting, editing, and collaboration more efficient for any legal practice. Individuals performing their own legal work will also find practical tips on how to use Word for preparing documents and converting to PDF for efiling. The live program was well-attended and earned a 4.8 star rating.
As with all training from the Legal Tech Institute at the Harris County Law Library, this CLE is free and available to everyone. Visit the LTI On-demand Learning page to view Word for Lawyers and other videos today!