Legal Database Training (Online)

The qualifying session will give students an overview of Westlaw and Lexis, exploring their main functionalities and how to navigate them. Students cannot attend this event if they have previously done so already.

Speakers: Lincoln’s Inn Librarians: Mark Leonard and Heidi Kinderman

Themes: Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law

Timings: 

5.45 pm Registration

6.00 pm until 7.30pm

Materials and Preparation: No preparation required

Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Qualifying Session students will be able to:

·         Demonstrate how to navigate and utilise Westlaw and Lexis.

·         Apply database skills to their own studies.

·         Understand the benefits of using different elements of both databases.

Professional Statement Reference: (Access the full Professional Statement for Barristers here)

1.5 : Apply effective analytical and evaluative skills to their work.

1.12 : Employ effective research skills

Booking: Please book via the Online Booking System.

Cancellation Policy: Students should consider all bookings a professional commitment and should only book onto an event if they fully plan on attending. Once booked on, students will be unable to cancel and receive a refund other than in exceptional circumstances.

This event is a Qualifying Session.