WORKSHOPS & CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Each academic year, the Research Center Workshop offers a series of short (usually 20 to 30 minute) training sessions focused on research skills or legal resources. Students who attend the required number of workshops will be eligible to earn Legal Research Certificate that signifies their commitment and understanding of specialized and advanced legal research. All workshops are virtual, and workshop presentations are made available every week on Monday morning at 8am. Attendees must also complete a short quiz within two weeks of the date the presentation becomes available for it to count toward certificate credit. Below, you'll find a list of scheduled workshops, along with their respective due dates. Each title is clickable and will take you to that workshop's page on Canvas.
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Practical Immigration Law Research - ELECTIVE
Instructor: Dylan Dunn
Available Sept. 9 @ 8am.
Quiz due Sept. 23 @ 8am.
Does immigration law feel alien to you? Migrate over to this workshop where you will feel more at home with research resources and practice-oriented strategies in this constantly changing field.
Discovering Resources in the Library - CORE
Instructor: Kat Klepfer
Available Sept. 16 @ 8am.
Quiz due Oct. 7 @ 8am*
*Extended an extra week due to hurricane days.
If you are looking to flex your research skills in a new job, as a research assistant, or if you are starting your upper-level writing seminar, join us for this overview of how best to find electronic and print materials in our online catalog.
Introduction to American Indian Law - ELECTIVE
Instructor: Katie Crandall
Available Sept. 23 @ 8am.
Quiz due Oct. 14 @ 8am*
*Extended an extra week due to hurricane days.
This workshop covers basic legal concepts and research resources for the foundation of federal Indian law and tribal law in the United States. The materials covered will enhance your understanding and research skills in this unique and complex area.
Federal Legislative History - CORE
Instructor: Justin Peters
Available Sept. 30 @ 8am.
Quiz due Oct. 14 @ 8am.
Learn about the federal legislative documents often used by attorneys and courts in determining intent or clarifying vague statutory language. This session will explore various tools for locating compiled histories and specific documents.
Secondary Sources - CORE
Instructor: Britt Hunter
Available Oct. 7 @ 8am.
Quiz due Oct. 21 @ 8am.
Secondary sources are an excellent place to start any legal research project because they increase your efficiency in locating important primary authorities. This workshop is an introduction to locating and using vital secondary authorities like legal encyclopedias, practice guides, and restatements in your federal and Florida legal research.
Researching Public Records - ELECTIVE
Instructor: Amy Lipford
Available Oct. 14 @ 8am.
Quiz due Oct. 28 @ 8am.
Learn what standards the government uses to disclose or withhold documents from the public. This workshop will present useful guidelines and procedures for requesting federal and Florida records.
Power Searching - CORE
Instructor: Katie Miller
Available Oct. 21 @ 8am.
Quiz due Nov. 4 @ 8am.
To reap the benefits of the powerful legal information brokers like Lexis and Westlaw, you’ll need to become a proficient and confident user of these tools. This workshop will provide pointers on identifying relevant search terms, using logical connectors, and constructing successful searches.
Keeping Up with Legal News - ELECTIVE
Instructor: Elizabeth Farrell-Clifford
Available Oct. 28 @ 8am.
Quiz due Nov. 11 @ 8am.
The law is constantly changing, so practitioners and legal academics must stay current on cases, legislation, and other legal developments relevant to their area of research or practice. This workshop will identify specialized resources for keeping up with the hottest issues and new developments in your area of interest.
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