Understanding Legal Research:
A Step-by-Step Approach
Mastery in legal research is essential for Lawyers and law students alike for building strong, well-supported legal arguments and staying current with evolving legal standards. It aids in identifying key legal issues, understanding the application of the law, and developing well-supported legal strategies, ultimately contributing to more effective and informed legal practice.... more
Beginner
Level
English
Language
Self-paced
Duration
Course Outcome:
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of legal research.
- Apply various research methods effectively.
- Initiate and structure their research process.
- Follow systematic steps to conduct thorough research.
- Identify and utilize diverse legal sources.
- Frame and analyze legal issues accurately.
- Locate and interpret relevant statutes.
- Comprehend and apply rules of statutory interpretation.
- Conclude their research efficiently and effectively.
Course Outline:
- Chapter 1 - What is Legal Research?
- Chapter 2 - Methods of Researching
- Chapter 3 - Starting with the Research
- Chapter 4 - Steps of Research
- Chapter 5 - Sources
- Chapter 6 - Framing Issues
- Chapter 7 - Relevant Statutes
- Chapter 8 - Interpretation of Statutes
- Chapter 9 - How to end search