Show Notes
Lawyers, of all modern “knowledge workers,” should be highly adept at gathering key information. Sadly, too many of us lack the search skills we need. Mostly, it’s a problem of insufficient awareness about where to search or how to search using tools that aren’t law-specific.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to become more aware, and what exactly to focus your “search awareness” on.
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