Mastering Legal Research: A Comprehensive Guide for Licensing Candidates to Accelerate Success
The "Licensing Candidates Head Start: Legal Research" course is designed to equip aspiring professionals with essential skills in legal research, specifically tailored for the Ontario and Canadian legal context. This course provides a comprehensive overview of key research tools, such as Westlaw, Quicklaw, and Global X, offering participants the knowledge to efficiently navigate and utilize these resources. Through detailed training sessions, attendees will learn advanced search techniques, how to access and interpret legal materials, and best practices for leveraging various databases to support their legal work.
Participants will also benefit from practical guidance on crafting legal memos and other essential documents, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of legal practice. The course includes interactive sessions, hands-on exercises, and opportunities to engage with expert trainers, all aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of legal research methodologies. By the end of the course, candidates will have developed a robust foundation in legal research, positioning them for success in their legal careers.
Toronto Lawyers Association
For more than 135 years, the Toronto Lawyers' Association, located within the Courthouse Library, has represented the interests of lawyers practising in the City of Toronto. The association was founded to support its members in three key areas: Knowledge, Advocacy, and Community. To uphold these pillars, the association offers a year-round mix of online and in-person education programs for lawyers, hosts both free and paid events to foster in-person networking, and submits advocacy pieces on behalf of its members to the Ontario bench and bar, all levels of government, and the broader public.
Library Manager at Toronto Lawyers Association
Megan Strain is the Reference & Outreach Librarian at the Toronto Lawyers Association. She helps patrons find answers to their legal research questions and works to promote the library through various outreach initiatives. Before joining TLA in 2020, Megan worked at the City of Toronto Archives and loves exploring the history of the city! She received her Master of Information from the University of Toronto and has a Master of Arts in History & Politics from the University of Edinburgh.
