We will be running library workshops throughout October to help you improve your legal research skills, both hardcopy and online. Workshops last 45 minutes, and are designed to fit in to your lunch-time break. All workshops will take place in the screened area at the back of the library. Sign up via Elite>My Centre>Events & Sign Ups. Times are as follows:
Paper Resources Made Easy: 45 mins
Do you know how to use Halsbury’s Laws, Halsbury’s Statutes and Is It In Force? Whether you’re a beginner, or you need a refresher in hard-copy resources, this workshop is for you. You will learn the essential skills of how to access and use key paper-based legal resources.
Wednesday 2nd October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Thursday 3rd October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Wednesday 9th October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Friday 18th October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Saturday 19th October, 2pm to 2.45pm
Thursday 24th October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Databases: Case Law and Legislation: 45 mins
This workshop aims to show you how to find and update legislation and case law using online services including UK Parliament Acts and Sis on LexisLibrary, and Case Analysis on Westlaw.
Friday 4th October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Wednesday 16th October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Thursday 17th October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Saturday 19th October, 3pm to 3.45pm
Wednesday 23rd October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Databases: Finding Commentary – 45 mins
This workshop aims to show you how to find commentary using Halsbury’s Laws and practitioner texts on the Lexis and Westlaw legal databases.
Friday 25th October, 12.45pm – 1.30pm
Thursday 7th November 12.45pm – 1.30pm
One to One Sessions
Can’t make the above Library Workshops? You can book a One to One library session or small group session with Liz Hemus, the librarian. Please email liz.hemus@law.ac.uk.
Sign up via:
Elite>My Centre>Events & Sign Ups
Please note we reserve the right to cancel a workshop if there are insufficient numbers.
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