Continuous Professional Development Seminar - Legal Research in Practice – Getting the Best Results
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Legal Practitioners, law students and staff are invited to join this MCPD seminar co-hosted by Newcastle Law School and Newcastle Law Society to upgrade your legal research skills!
Presenters
Ruth Talbot-Stokes, Faculty Librarian for Education & Arts, University of Newcastle
Ruth Talbot-Stokes has been with University of Newcastle since 1999. She spent her first 10 years as the Law Librarian and in June 2009 commenced her position as Faculty Librarian for Education & Arts.
Ruth will speak on the latest information regarding available legal research platforms and how to get the most out of them.
Case Studies
The following three barristers will each present a case study showing how they research a topic.
Patrick Williams, Newcastle Chambers
Topic: Family Law Research
Belinda Epstein, Hunter Street Chambers
Topic: Health Law Research
Stefan Mueller, Newcastle Chambers and Denman Chambers
Topic: Employment Law Research
This seminar will satisfy Compulsory MCLE Rule 6.1.3 (Professional Skills)
Further information and registration form:http://www.newcastlelawsociety.com.au/Events-Calendar/MCPD-Seminar-Legal-Research-in-Practice-Getting.aspx
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.