RESEARCH CENTER WORKSHOPSAll law students are welcome to virtually attend any of the following workshops. Each online presentation becomes available every Monday in the Research Center's Canvas page. We suggest everyone wishing to attend to register so we can easily contact you with information about the workshops. |
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Instructor KATIE MILLER
Have you ever wondered where a law comes from? Then look no further than its legislative history. From staff analysis to committee reports, these important government documents comprise a statute’s process through the Florida legislature, and you will learn how to find them all!
Quiz due by JAN 23 @ 8AM. Earns credit for Florida Research & Practice-ready Research certificates.
Instructor MARGARET CLARK
Access to foreign law varies from one jurisdiction to another. This workshop will explore basic go-to strategies and high-quality resources for locating the laws of countries other than the U.S.
Quiz due by JAN 30 @ 8am. Earns credit for both the Practice-ready Research certificate.
Instructor BRITT HUNTER
In legal and scholarly writing, it is vital to be original! Your time is valuable, so don’t waste it researching and writing on a topic that has already been covered completely in a published work. This workshop will demonstrate tips and strategies for preemption checking, the process of determining if your paper topic has already been published. By mastering this step of the writing process, you’ll ensure that your ideas are new and worth exploring.
Quiz due by FEB 6 @ 8AM. Earns credit for both the Advanced Searching Techniques certificate.
Instructor AMY LIPFORD
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.
Quiz due by FEB 13 @ 8AM. Earns credit for the Advanced Searching, Practice-Ready, and the Specialized Resources certificates.
Instructor DYLAN DUNN
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.
Quiz due by FEB 20 @ 8AM. Earns credit for Practice-Ready Research certificate.
Instructor KATIE MILLER
This lesson will cover how to conduct legal research about the Federal and Florida constitutions, in both online and in traditional print sources.
Quiz due by FEB 27 @ 8AM. Earns credit for Practice-Ready Research certificate.
Instructor BRITT HUNTER
Did you know HeinOnline has over 200 million pages of documents, searchable image-based PDFs, and materials dating back to the mid-1800s? Maximize your research by learning to search within this underrated platform’s many internal databases and specialized primary and secondary collections.
Quiz due by MAR 6 @ 8AM. Earns credit for Specialized Legal Resource certificate.
Instructor KATIE CRANDALL
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.
Quiz due by MAR 20 MARCH 27 @ 8AM. Earns credit for Practice-Ready Research certificate.
Instructor KAT KLEPFER
You can’t always guess what your first research assignment will be when you start work, but there are steps you can take to prepare for anything your boss might throw at you. This workshop will focus on the very first steps to take when you receive any kind of research assignment, including a checklist of the right questions to ask before you start and how to solicit feedback to improve your work in the future.
Quiz due by MAR 27 @ 8AM. Earns credit for Practice-Ready Research certificate.
Instructor AMY LIPFORD
Working over the summer and confused about what resources you can use? Want to find cost-effective substitutes for research materials you need? Virtually attend this workshop to get a better understanding of how and when to use resources for your summer job or internship.
Quiz due by APR 3 @ 8AM. Earns credit for both Advanced Searching Techniques & Practice-Ready Research certificates.
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