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.
New to IALS Library? Visit us during the induction period to benefit from
No need to book, just drop into the library between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
Tours leave from the help area on the 2nd floor of the library (near to the Enquiry Desk).
This 30 minute talk will introduce you to the collections, services and support available at IALS Library. The talk includes:
All postgraduate law students and academic researchers with a current IALS Library card or SAScard.
27 September, 14:30-15:00 - in-person - No need to book, just drop into the Computer & Training Room at IALS Library!
28 September, 14:30-15:00 - in-person - No need to book, just drop into the Computer & Training Room at IALS Library!
29 September, 14:30-15:00 - webinar - Join on Zoom (no need to register) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84582377645
02 October, 14:30-15:00 - in-person - No need to book, just drop into the Computer & Training Room at IALS Library!
03 October, 14:30-15:00 - webinar - Join on Zoom (no need to register) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84582377645
04 October, 14:30-15:00 - in-person - No need to book, just drop into the Computer & Training Room at IALS Library!
What do these sessions cover?
Lexis+ UK and Westlaw UK are the key databases you need to master for effective legal research in the UK.
At these introductory sessions you will learn how to:
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?
11 October, 14:30-16:30 - in-person Book a place
12 October, 14:30-16:30 - webinar Book a place
17 October, 14:30-16:30 - webinar Book a place
19 October, 14:30-16:30 - in-person Book a place
25 October, 14:30-16:30 - webinar Book a place
27 October, 14:30-16:30 - in-person Book a place
31 October, 14:30-16:30, webinar Book a place
01 November, 17:30-19:30, in-person Book a place
07 November, 14:30-16:30, webinar Book a place
16 November, 14:30-16:30, webinar Book a place
What does this session cover?
This session will prepare you for researching public international law documentation. At this session we will explain how to:
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?
09 November, 14:30-15:30 - webinar Book a place
14 November, 14:30-15:30 - in-person Book a place
What does this session cover?
In this introductory session you will learn how to use legal databases to find legal journal articles. The session will help you to:
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?
09 October, 14:30-16:00 - webinar Book a place
16 October, 14:30-16:00 - webinar Book a place
20 October, 14:30-16:00 - in-person Book a place
26 October, 14:30-16:00 - webinar Book a place
03 November, 14:30-16:00 - in-person Book a place
08 November, 14:30-16:00 - webinar Book a place
15 November, 17:30-19:00 - in-person Book a place
For more help with Finding legal journal articles, see our finding legal journal articles tutorials
What does this session cover?
OSCOLA stands for the Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities. At this session you will learn the basics of citing your references using OSCOLA. This includes how to:
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?
02 November, 14:30-15:30 - in-person Book a place
17 November, 14:30-15:30 - webinar Book a place
20 November, 14:30-15:30 - webinar Book a place
30 November, 14:30-15:30 - webinar Book a place
For more help with OSCOLA see our