[blindlaw] Legal research technology

[John Ramsey]

Elizabeth:
Many of us use JFW with the text version of Westlaw but it is possible to
navigate Lexis and the full version of Westlaw once you familiarize yourself
with the respective page layouts. Personally, I have used the text only
version of Westlaw since 2003 and love it.
Cordially,
John

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 4:23 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] Legal research technology


In an earlier post today, I've asked blind lawyers to comment on their 
experience as Federal attorneys.  I mentioned there that I hadn't practiced 
for a while, pursuing instead post-graduate study and other interests 
outside the Law.

When I left my last legal position, Windows was barely accessible, most of 
my computer work was done in MS Dos, I scrutinized contracts with a CCT, and

I hunted for case law and Shepherdized opinions with an 8X magnifying glass.

Today on my laptop I use Windows XP with Service Pack Three, JAWS, and 
Kurzweil 1000.  But I've never used any of the legal databases such as 
Lexis.  Any ad hoc legal research I do these days, I do through Google.

Does anyone have suggestions on how I might finally haul myself into the 
21st century?

Which computer-based research tools work best for you, and how have you 
learned to use them?

Thanks,

Elizabeth



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