Fast, effective Legal Research
for your Practice
Is this course for you?
- Junior & Candidate Attorneys
- Law Students
Course details
| Duration: |
6 weeks divided as follows: |
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| Format | Learn at your own pace with interactive tutorials & forum discussions | |
| Requirements: | Internet access, speaker and headphones |
This course is self-paced which means you can begin as soon as you are ready. Once you have completed your activity you can move on the next activity. In modules with assessments attached, you will be required to pass these with 70%+ in order to proceed to the next module.
Course overview
The Practical Legal Research Skills for Attorneys is an engaging eLearning course supported by practical assessments, forum discussions and feedback on your assignment. It covers the theoretical and technical skills a legal professional needs to effectively conduct legal research on a tight timeline. Rather than acting as an academic research course (such as those you may have taken during your tertiary studies), this course is tailored for those conducting research as part of their legal practice. Each module aligns the theory of Research Methodology with practical assessments and real-world examples.
Who should attend
- Law Students
- Candidate Attorneys
- Junior Attorneys
Course Includes
Practical assessments, forum discussions & feedback on your assignment.
Course Outcomes
- Module 1: Introduction to Research and Basic Computer Research Literacy for Practitioners
- Module 2: Complex Searches – Keywords, Boolean Search Operators and Advanced Search Options
- Module 3: Primary Sources – Legislation and Rules of Court
- Module 4: Primary Sources – Case Law
- Module 5: Secondary Sources
- Module 6: Research Methodology and Effectively Using the Sources Collected
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a LexisNexis Certificate of Completion
Contact Us
Telephone number: +27 (0) 860 765 432
Email: sales@lexisnexis.co.za