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» Read moreAs a larger change to CLE requirements for attorneys (and likely impacting FRP as well), they have also added a mandatory free two hour legal professionalism course that is being produced by The Florida Bar. You can read the full article HERE. Main points: The order also adds a new requirement that Bar members complete a free “two-hour legal professionalism […]
» Read moreTLDR: The number of total CLE is being reduced from 33 to 30; this change will take effect January 8, 2024. Read the full article HERE. While FRPs are not mentioned specifically, the reduced number of hours will probably apply. The key points are: The effective date of the order is January 8, 2024 The court reduced the hours a […]
» Read moreIf you meet the qualifications for the job, feel free to use my name as the person who referred you – Linda M. Cruz – Apply Here Job Summary – Performs or supports a variety of law-related activities that do not require a law degree, including legal or factual research, contract administration, document preparation and analysis, citation checking and trial […]
» Read moreLEXIS+ TIP: When you want to cite a case with confidence, turn to Shepard’s to validate your research. Shepard’s was developed in 1873 by Frank Shepard. It has been trusted by legal professionals for almost 150 years – longer than any other citator. LEARN IT [short video]: https://youtu.be/zbnduug44-s TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: Which 7th Circuit case criticized a holding in A&M Records v. Napster, Inc. […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How do I create hyperlinks for my citations? How do I make sure my citations are in the right format? LEXIS+ TIP: You need to use the correct citation format for every authority you cite in your class assignments or submissions to a court. With ‘Copy Citation’ on Lexis, you can make sure “the cite is right” each and every […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: Where can I find resources for my brief or motion? LEXIS+ TIP: You’ve been asked to draft an appellate brief, but you don’t know where to start or what it should look like. Lucky for you, Lexis houses the largest collection of litigation related documents. This means you don’t have to start from scratch. Find a similar brief, motion, […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How do I get automatically notified if more cases match my search terms? How do I create an email “newsletter” on Lexis+? LEXIS+ TIP: Alerts on Lexis+ enable you to be updated on new documents that meet your search criteria or changes to an existing document, such as legislation, that is important to you. Monitor news, cases or legislation […]
» Read moreASK YOURSELF: How can I better organize my research? How can I save notes within my research? LEXIS+ TIP: Lexis Folders allow you to collaborate with colleagues and keep your research organized. Also, working in folders gives you the ability to save your notes or annotations and stay current on your Shepard’s signals for each document! You can also quickly search […]
» Read moreHere are 20 things you can do with Microsoft OneNote: Take handwritten notes using a digital pen or your finger if you have a touchscreen device. Convert your handwriting to text for easy searching and readability. Create digital notebooks for different topics or projects. Use tags to categorize and organize your notes. Embed videos, audio files, and other multimedia content […]
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