Peter A Allard School of Law

Westlaw Edge Canada - Secondary Sources – Who needs books? You do!

Event Description

Secondary Sources? What are they and why do you need them for your Legal Research?  
Please join me online, Wednesday, February 25th, for a quick look at the amazing Commentary available in Westlaw Edge Canada. Bring your questions and have your Westlaw password handy! 

What is Westlaw Edge Canada?

It is an online legal research tool that offers fast, accurate, and comprehensive access to judicial considerations, KeyCite, and other advanced features. This powerful service gives you access to regularly updated case law and statutes, complete with the exclusive KeyCite Canada citation service. Includes secondary sources, expertly written forms, legal memos, newsletters, journals, and practice tools.

Agenda:

  • What are Secondary Sources, and which ones do students have access to in Westlaw?
  • How best to Browse & Search Commentary
  • Delivery Options & Organizational tools
  • Q&A – At the end and welcome throughout

Instructor:
Allison Bale, B.A.
Executive Customer Learning Consultant
Thomson Reuters Canada


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