Introduction to Westlaw

Date: January 21, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Host: PDS
Credits: 1
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
Registration[Register here]

Summary: In this one hour CLE we will cover research fundamentals on Thomson Reuters Westlaw, including how to: 

  • pull up documents by citation and name.
  • search for documents by legal issue 
  • research a case.
  • check if a case is still good law. 
  • save your research for later.
  • After attending this CLE, users will feel more comfortable performing standard research tasks on Westlaw. Users of all levels will learn something new in this session. 

Faculty Biography: Trevor Friend, a seasoned Westlaw instructor with over two decades of experience, dedicated to educational excellence and empowering you to confidently use our products. My goal today is to address your questions, provide valuable insights, and help you advance your research skills, all while showing you how Thomson Reuters is in the forefront of current industry trends and evolving customer needs. 

Admission Restrictions: Unless otherwise approved by PDS, to attend this training, you must be eligible to accept PDS case assignments or be a current student at Maine Law.