[blindlaw] versions of Westlaw

[Greg Vendeland]

Joshua,

I'm graduating in several weeks.  I'm blind and I have found that the 
text-only version of Westlaw is usful... Keep in mind that there re a few 
things that you can not access.  I'm only a student though and this might 
make a difference in information you wnat from me...


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joshua E. Saunders" <joshuasaunders at sbcglobal.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: [blindlaw] versions of Westlaw


> Philip, thank you very much for your prompt response to my question.  It 
> is
> good to know that the text version is as effective as it appears to be.  I
> have been to a few web sites where there text version is stripped down.  I
> would like to learn more about the types of law you have practiced, as 
> well
> as some of the techniques you have used to be effective as a blind 
> attorney.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Philip Sklover" <phingus at gmail.com>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Law Mailing List'" <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 6:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [blindlaw] versions of Westlaw
>
>
>> Josh
>>
>> I find the text version of Westlaw to be excellent.  Obviously, one
>> must be instructed on its appropriate use which is provided without 
>> charge
>> by  the excellent Westlaw training staff.  The text version is so user
>> friendly that I have recommended it to my sighted staff. If I had
>> eyesight,
>> I* would use the text version.
>>
>> I have been practicing law for 38 years, performing both trial and
>> appellate court work.
>>
>> Phil
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Philip B. Sklover
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Joshua E. Saunders
>> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 11:46 PM
>> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [blindlaw] versions of Westlaw
>>
>> This is Joshua Saunders.  I am a law student at Goldengate.  I have a
>> question about Westlaw.  I have been using the text version, because I
>> originally found it much easier to navigate.  I was wondering if the
>> regular
>> version has some important research resources which I am missing, when I
>> use
>> the text version.  I want to make sure I am using the full range of
>> resources possible any insights from a practicing lawyer would be
>> appreciated..
>>
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