Yes, these courses qualify for mandatory continuing legal education for: National Association of Legal Assistants, State Bar of California, North Carolina, and Louisiana State Paralegal Association. For all others please check with the corresponding institutions.
W2432 – Legal Research and Writing
Explore intermediate level concepts in legal research, writing, and analysis. Discuss approaches for developing and executing research strategies. Examine issue spotting, case briefing, and analytical techniques applicable to legal writing.
Course Category: Live Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
Start Date and Time (CT): Tuesday, December 3, 2024 12:00 pm
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: FREE for Members and $24 for Non-members
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Description: In this presentation, participants will explore intermediate level concepts in legal research, writing, and analysis. They will discuss approaches for developing and executing research strategies, including how to conduct searches through dedicated legal engines to locate primary and secondary authorities. Along with research methods, participants will examine issue spotting, case briefing, and analytical techniques applicable to legal writing. The session will provide opportunities to build skills and resources for communicating research findings effectively. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation.
Course Year: 2024
Instructor: Robert Diotalevi
Dr. Robert N. Diotalevi, Esq., LL.M., has served for the past 21 years as Associate Professor and Founding Program Coordinator of Legal Studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. He has been a lawyer for 37 years as a member of the Massachusetts and Florida bars. He possesses four degrees. In 2009, Dr. Diotalevi and Attorney William Statsky had a book published by Cengage Learning. It is entitled, “The Florida Paralegal.” Dr. Diotalevi’s works have been published in multiple journals.
Dr. Diotalevi was a professional broadcaster for eight (8) years and held managerial positions in radio news and production. Dr. Diotalevi’s works have been published in SMU School of Law’s Computer Law Review and Technology Journal, The Paralegal Educator, The Journal of Paralegal Education and Practice, and The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration.
Dr. Diotalevi presents at national and regional law-related conferences as well as at various legal organizations around the country.
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