FINDING AND UNDERSTANDING LEGAL INFORMATION: THE BASICS
7 March 2006, London
This practical workshop will outline the structure of English law and its basic legal
materials. Workshop exercises and instruction will deal with the most frequently
asked questions. Paper and electronic sources will be available and a substantial part
of the afternoon will consist of self-guided but supervised exploration of free and
subscriber only web sites containing English law. European human rights law and
European Union law will be touched on briefly.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
By the end of the event participants will be able to:
· describe the institutions which make English and European law
· find Acts, human rights and EU treaties and case law with ease
· correctly interpret legal abbreviations and the systems of citation used for
legal publications
· use basic legal encyclopaedias with confidence
· identify appropriate databases to find legal information
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Librarians and information specialists who work in public, commercial and private
organizations where law is beginning to form a part of their enquiry work or who are
newly appointed to a position within an established law library.
Although the workshop is designed as a basic introduction there will be opportunities
for participants to discuss with the tutor more specific and advanced legal research
techniques.
Participants should have a basic knowledge of how to use of a web browser.
WORKSHOP LEADER: PETER CLINCH
Peter holds a law degree and has been Information Specialist for Law at Cardiff
University since 1992. He is a registered teacher in higher education and advisor to
the General Council of the Bar in library provision and legal research skills training
for its Bar Vocational Course. He has written several books and numerous articles on
legal research skills.
PROGRAMME
9.15 Registration and coffee
9.45 Welcome and introduction
10.00 Part 1: The structure of English law and legal materials
11.15 Coffee
11.45 Workshop exercises and instruction in dealing with frequently asked questions
1.00 Lunch
1.45 Part 2: Finding information on a legal topic and on case law
2.30 Part 3: Finding statutes
2.40 Part 4: Finding commentary on English law
2.45 Part 5: Using internet resources
3.15 Tea
4.00 Part 6: European human rights law
4.15 Part 7: The structure of EU law and legal materials
4.45 Close
PLACES ARE LIMITED TO: 11
FEES:
CILIP personal members:
£280 plus VAT (£49) £329
CILIP institutional members:
£335 plus VAT (£58.63) £393.63
Non-members:
£390 plus VAT (£68.25) £458.25
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