Training at IALS Library: Training events

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;

• Finding secondary sources such as books and journal articles
• Finding primary sources such as cases and legislation
• Advice on which database to use
• Constructing effective searches
• Citing unusual sources using OSCOLA

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 on Mondays to Fridays in the spring and summer terms.

How can I book a place?

Book online for appointments from January 2025. Appointments can be booked one month in advance.

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:

•  Finding legal journal articles for your literature review More info
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  At this session attendees will learn about finding legal journal articles using print and online resources. This includes identifying the most relevant databases for your research topic and constructing searches to effectively find articles relevant to your research topic.
•  Introduction to citing your sources with OSCOLA More info
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  At this session attendees will learn the basics of citing references using the Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA). This includes how to cite primary material from the UK; how to construct a citation for foreign primary material; the rules for citation of secondary materials.
• Formatting your dissertation with MS Word More info

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. 

Where / when does it take place?

We will be running these sessions in March and April 2025. Dates will be posted on this page at the start of the Spring term.