These new additions to the Westlaw UK training package are quick 40-minute sessions tailored to specific practice areas. Our legally qualified trainers will guide you through a step-by-step demonstration on your chosen area using all the relevant content and tools. They will also be happy to answer any of your questions along the way.
The hour-long CPD accredited training sessions are still available and these are denoted by an asterisk (*) next to the title of the training.
Training can be taken from home, the office, or anywhere you have internet access and a telephone line. To attend, simply register online any time up to thirty minutes before your chosen session.
* = accredited with 1 CPD point
Getting the Deal Through
Dates & times:
Level:
Basic and Intermediate
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
A Getting The Deal Through provides international analysis for corporate counsel and cross-border legal practitioners, addressing the most important issues and giving 'first step' advice from local experts in all major jurisdictions.
Duration:
30 minutes
Public Sector: Dual Westlaw UK and Lawtel sessions*
Dates & times:
Thursday 19th January at 11:30 - 13:00
Thursday 2nd February at 9:30 - 11:00
Wednesday 22nd February at 14:00 - 15:30
Level:
Basic and Intermediate
Who is able to attend:
Public sector customers
Aim:
This session covers both Westlaw UK and Lawtel databases on connectors, case analysis, consolidated legislation, journals and books. Lawtel EU, litigator, personal injury and human rights are also covered.
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Westlaw UK Crime for CPS*
Dates & times:
Thursday 12th January at 9:30 - 10:30
Tuesday 17th January at 9:30 - 10:30
Friday 27th January at 9:30 - 10:30
Wednesday 1st February at 14:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 7th February at 9:30 - 10:30
Thursday 16th February at 11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 21st February at 14:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 29th February at 9:30 - 10:30
Level:
Basic and Intermediate
Who is able to attend:
CPS customers
Aim:
This session covers Westlaw UK Crime on connectors, case analysis, consolidated legislation, journals and books
Duration:
1 hour
LINETS - Westlaw UK and Scots Law*
Dates & times:
Wednesday 25th January at 14:00 - 15:00
Thursday 9th February at 11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday 28th February at 14:00 - 15:00
Level:
Basic and Intermediate
Who is able to attend:
LINETS customers
Aim:
This session covers both Westlaw UK and Scots law databases on cases, legislation, journals, news and books.
Duration:
1 hour
Westlaw UK Insolvency*
Dates & times:
Level:
Advanced
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
This session covers the following areas of Insolvency: Restructuring and insolvency, Liquidation, winding up and dissolution, Administration and CVAs and schemes of arrangement.
Duration:
1 hour
Westlaw UK: Local Government*
Dates & times:
Level:
Advanced
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
This session covers Westlaw UK Local Government on connectors, case analysis, consolidated legislation, journals and books.
Duration:
1 hour
Westlaw UK IP*
Dates & times:
Level:
Advanced
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
This session covers the following areas of Intellectual property: Confidentiality, Copyright, Databases, Designs, Patents, Passing off and Trademarks.
Duration:
1 hour
Westlaw UK Legislation
Dates & times:
Thursday 5th January at 14:00 - 14:30
Wednesday 18th January at 9:30 - 10:00
Monday 30th January at 9:30 - 10:00
Friday 3rd February at 9:30 - 10:00
Monday 13th February at 14:00 - 14:30
Tuesday 28th February at 11:30 - 12:00
Level:
Basic
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
This session covers basic searches, browsing for legislation, full text, legislation analysis, overview document, arrangement of Act/SI, general materials and printing the entire Act in PDF.
Duration:
30 minutes
Westlaw UK Cases
Dates & times:
Friday 20th January at 9:30 - 10:00
Tuesday 31st January at 13:30 - 14:00
Monday 6th February at 9:30 - 10:00
Friday 17th February at 11:00 - 11:30
Monday 20th February at 13:30 - 14:00
Level:
Basic
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
This session covers basic search, browsing for cases, viewing full-text case reports, case analysis, viewing full-text PDF case reports and creating case alerts..
Duration:
30 minutes
Westlaw UK Tools/Tips: (Alerts, Advanced Search techniques, etc)
Dates & times:
Wednesday 25th January at 11:00 - 11:40
Friday 10th February at 9:30 - 10:30
Tuesday 14th February at 14:00 - 15:00
Level:
Advanced
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
This session is aimed at the seasoned expert user who would like to fine-tune their research to get information faster. Also covers how to save searches and create case alerts.
Duration:
40 minutes
Westlaw UK*
Dates & times:
Wednesday 11th January at 14:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 24th January at 14:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 15th February at 9:30 - 10:30
Thursday 23rd February at 11:00 - 12:00
Level:
Intermediate
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
This session covers all areas of Westlaw UK including searching using connectors, case analysis, consolidated legislation, journals and books.
Also how to save searches, create case and subject alerts.
Duration:
1 Hour
Reuters with Newsroom
Dates & times:
Level:
Basic and Intermediate
Who is able to attend:
All
Aim:
Reuters with NewsRoom content combines over 11,000 news sources from specific countries, regions and industries. To make life easier, you can search by individual publication or create your own content set from the multitude of sources available. This session covers finding content, searching and customising.
Duration:
1 hour