Customary International Law
This tutorial gives an overview of the key sources for customary international law (CIL). It provides video demonstrations for some of the online databases, as well as exercises so that you can practise finding particular types of document.
Credit: 3 hours
How to get a PhD in Law
IALS offers a popular "How to get a PhD in Law" programme of National Research Training Days to assist MPhil and PhD students in law. This programme, provides the chance for informative discussion, legal research guidance and opportunities for networking.
Credit: Maximum of 7 hours
Introduction to Westlaw UK and Lexis Library
What are the Lexis Library and Westlaw databases and how do you access and search them?
Due to permission restrictions this course is only available for IALS Distance Students.
Credit: 1 hour
Judicial Decisions in International Law
This course aims to give a general overview of the role of the international courts and their decisions and to familiarise you with a selection of individual courts.
Credit: 4 hours
Treaties & International Conventions
This tutorial provides an overview of the key print and online sources that can be used for treaty research. It includes demonstrations of online resources as well as review questions designed to help test your knowledge and practise finding treaties and status information.
Credit: 4 hours
Using OSCOLA
The Oxford University Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) is a method for referencing cases, legislation and other legal and general materials in your written work. This tutorial guides you through OSCOLA.
Credit: 4 Hours