Legal Research Techniques for Legal Secretaries Training Course in

Legal research is a critical skill for legal secretaries. It involves finding, analyzing, and interpreting legal information to support the work of attorneys and law firms. This training course will provide legal secretaries with the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct legal research accurately and efficiently. Participants will learn legal research techniques, how to use legal databases, and how to analyze and interpret legal information.

Objectives

Develop advanced skills in legal research
Understand legal research techniques and strategies
Learn how to use legal databases to conduct legal research
Develop the ability to analyze and interpret legal information
Learn how to effectively communicate research findings to attorneys and other legal professionals

Who Should Attend this Course

This training course is suitable for legal secretaries who want to improve their legal research skills. It is also suitable for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career as a legal secretary or paralegal.

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Legal Research

- Overview of legal research
- Understanding legal research techniques and strategies
- Legal research sources and tools
- Research ethics and best practices

Day 2: Legal Databases

- Overview of legal databases
- Using legal databases to conduct legal research
- Effective use of advanced search features
- Analysis and interpretation of legal information

Day 3: Case Law Research

- Understanding case law research
- Best practices for case law research
- Analyzing and interpreting case law
- Communicating research findings to attorneys and other legal professionals

Day 4: Statutory Research

- Understanding statutory research
- Best practices for statutory research
- Analyzing and interpreting statutes and regulations
- Communicating research findings to attorneys and other legal professionals

Day 5: Advanced Legal Research

- Advanced legal research techniques
- Legal research in specialized areas of law
- Review of legal research concepts covered in the course
- Developing an action plan for continuing professional development

Outputs

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

Possess advanced skills in legal research
Understand legal research techniques and strategies
Be able to use legal databases to conduct legal research
Possess the ability to analyze and interpret legal information
Understand how to effectively communicate research findings to attorneys and other legal professionals.

Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to work on practical exercises and case studies to apply the concepts and skills they have learned. The course will also include interactive discussions and opportunities for participants to share their experiences and insights.