Legal Research & Writing

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5 Legal Research and Writing Mistakes I Made as a New Attorney

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1 hours 27 minutes
Eric Arnold
With Eric R. Arnold from Hendrickson & Long, PLLC
Recorded March 22, 2024
Product ID 98278

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Overview

The Top Missteps That Leave New Attorneys Stumbling

Coming fresh out of law school and into a law firm, you're bound to make a mistake or two. However, some errors can hinder your credibility as an attorney; are you willing to take that risk? Join our experienced faculty as they discuss some of the most common mistakes that new attorneys make. Break the cycle and avoid new attorney blunders - register today!

  • Identify the perils of failing to cite sources properly.
  • Learn the hidden dangers of using too much legalese.
  • Discover the consequences of cutting corners on legal research.

*Any mention of specific products in this program is intended as part of a general overview and does not constitute NBI's endorsement or recommendation of any specific product or provider. This program is not sponsored by any technology or electronics provider.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Failure to Cite Sources Properly
  2. Proofreading Pitfalls to Avoid
  3. Ambiguity - Problems and Pitfalls
  4. Using Excessive Legalese
  5. Pitfalls and Perils of Inadequate Research
  6. BONUS: Dangers Posed By Using ChatGPT and Generative AI in Legal Research

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Product ID 98278

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
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Agenda

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  1. 5 Legal Research and Writing Mistakes I Made as a New Attorney

    1. Failure to Cite Sources Properly
    2. Proofreading Pitfalls to Avoid
    3. Ambiguity - Problems and Pitfalls
    4. Using Excessive Legalese
    5. Pitfalls and Perils of Inadequate Research
    6. BONUS: Dangers Posed By Using ChatGPT and Generative AI in Legal Research

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Eric R Arnold
Eric R.
Arnold
Hendrickson & Long, PLLC
Speaker bio
Eric R Arnold

Eric R. Arnold

Hendrickson & Long, PLLC
Eric Arnold

is an attorney at Hendrickson & Long, PLLC, located in Charleston, West Virginia. Mr. Arnold practices in the areas of general business litigation, oil and gas defense, toxic tort, consumer credit/protection, and disability advocacy. He has participated in the writing and completion of numerous legal briefs at all levels of the state and federal court system. Mr. Arnold, a wheelchair-bound individual with a form of muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, possesses over 15 years of personal experience with the West Virginia DHHR, Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security (SSI/SSDI) programs. This includes case management of private healthcare and staffing on numerous state and federal waiver programs. He has also participated in helping companies evaluate their standards, practices, and procedures for accessible employment opportunities, as well as their DEI policies. Mr. Arnold graduated with his B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from West Virginia University, and he earned his J.D. degree from West Virginia University College of Law.

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