4 March 2008, London
25 November 2008, London
This practical course will outline the structure of English law and its basic legal materials. Course 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 course is designed as a basic introduction there will be opportunities for participants to discuss with the tutor more specific and advanced legal research techniques.
Special notes: participants should have a basic knowledge of how to use a web browser.
Programme
- Part 1: The structure of English law and legal materials
- Part 2: Finding information on a legal topic and on case law
- Part 3: Finding statutes
- Part 4: Finding commentary on English law
- Part 5: Using internet resources
- Part 6: European human rights law
- Part 7: The structure of EU law and legal materials
Places are limited to: 10
9.15 Registration and coffee - 9.45 Start - 1.00 Lunch - 4.45 Close
Course leader: Peter Clinch
Fees
CILIP personal members: £305 plus VAT £358.38
CILIP organisation members: £370 plus VAT £434.75
Non-members: £430 plus VAT £505.25
Updated: 26 June 2008