Legal Research and Writing (GBMLC3929)

Effective legal research and writing are fundamental skills for lawyers, paralegals, and other legal professionals. This comprehensive 5-day training program, delivered by Global Business Minds, equips participants with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the complex legal landscape, conduct efficient research, and draft persuasive and accurate legal documents.

• Develop proficiency in using primary and secondary legal resources, including online databases and traditional print materials

• Enhance skills in formulating strong research questions and crafting effective search strategies

• Master the art of legal analysis and critical thinking to evaluate the authority and relevance of legal materials

• Cultivate skills in legal writing principles, including structure, clarity, conciseness, and persuasiveness

• Learn to draft various legal documents, including briefs, memorandums, contracts, and motions

• Foster professionalism and ethical conduct in all aspects of legal research and writing

• Understanding the legal research process and key research questions

• Navigating various legal resources, including statutes, case law, regulations, and secondary sources

• Mastering online legal databases like Westlaw and LexisNexis

• Utilizing Boolean search strategies and advanced search techniques

• Evaluating the authority and relevance of legal materials

• Distinguishing between primary and secondary legal sources

• Analyzing case law, identifying key principles, and applying them to new situations

• Recognizing and overcoming common legal research pitfalls

• Developing critical thinking skills and legal reasoning abilities

• Ethical considerations in legal research and avoiding plagiarism

• Core principles of legal writing, including clarity, conciseness, and organization

• Structuring legal documents like briefs, memorandums, and contracts

• Drafting clear and concise sentences and avoiding legal jargon

• Utilizing proper legal citations and formatting principles

• Ethical considerations and avoiding conflicts of interest in legal writing

• Practice drafting various legal documents like briefs, memorandums, and contracts

• Applying legal analysis and research findings to support arguments persuasively

• Tailoring writing style and tone to specific audiences and purposes

• Receiving peer feedback and revising documents for clarity and effectiveness

• Effective legal storytelling and case presentation techniques

• Exploring specialized legal writing styles and formats for different legal documents

• Learning legal writing tips for oral arguments and courtroom presentations

• Discussing emerging trends and technology in legal research and writing

• Career development strategies for legal professionals in research and writing roles

• Q&A session with instructors and concluding remarks

This training program is designed for:

• New lawyers and aspiring legal professionals seeking to develop their research and writing skills

• Paralegals, legal assistants, and research analysts working in legal settings

• Law students interested in enhancing their legal research and writing abilities before entering practice

• Legal professionals wanting to refresh their knowledge and stay current with evolving legal research tools and strategies

• The training program can be customized to address specific areas of legal practice or professional needs

• Participants may benefit from having some basic legal knowledge or having taken introductory law courses

• Global Business Minds can provide on-site training at your organization or deliver the program virtually.