We offer online and face-to-face training sessions. Forthcoming training is listed on this page.
Anyone who is an IALS Library academic member can take part in the training, regardless of affiliation or level of study. If you have not joined IALS Library yet, you can find out how to register on the Joining the Library pages of our website.
All of the training listed on this page is free.
Book a one-to-one advice session with an IALS librarian. Appointments can take place in-person or online.
We can help you with all aspects of using library resources and correct use of OSCOLA, for example;
Who is it for?
All postgraduate law students and academic researchers with a current IALS Library card or SAScard.
Where / when does it take place?
We offer regular appointments Monday to Thursday in the spring and summer terms.
How can I book a place?
You can view availability and book online.
Sign up for a one-to-one advice session with an IALS Computer Services Librarian. We can help you with:
Who is it for?
All postgraduate law students and academic researchers with a current IALS Library card or SAScard.
Where / when does it take place?
Email us at ials@sas.ac.uk to enquire about availability.
How can I book a place?
Email us at ials@sas.ac.uk to enquire about availability.
What does this session cover?
This afternoon of training sessions is aimed at postgraduate law students who are preparing to write a dissertation or thesis. There are three sessions included in the afternoon:
Who is it for?
All postgraduate law students and academic researchers with a current IALS Library card or SAScard are invited to attend this training. Holders of provisional library cards are also welcome to attend.
How can I book a place?
Sessions will be taking place on:
For more help with OSCOLA see our
For more help with Finding legal journal articles, see our finding legal journal articles tutorials
What does this session cover?
This workshop builds on our 'Introduction to OSCOLA' lecture to further develop skills and confidence in citing work with OSCOLA. The workshop provides opportunities for practical, hands-on experience. The session will focus on:
Who is it for?
All postgraduate law students and academic researchers with a current IALS Library card or SAScard are invited to attend this training. Holders of provisional library cards are also welcome to attend.
This workshop does require a basic knowledge of OSCOLA, so users are requested to first attend one of our 'Introduction to OSCOLA' sessions or to watch a recording of the session (we will send you a recording if you select this option when booking).
How can I book a place?