This course covers legal research skills, techniques and methodology. It aims to familiarise students with sophisticated techniques for finding the law as well as the conventions of presenting their research in a written form. The interdisciplinary nature of legal research involves an appreciation of empirical and social science methodology, including the ethics of research. The course will focus on both hard copy and electronic resources, allowing students the opportunity of evaluating and comparing them in different situations. Students will receive hands on training in researching case law, statute law, secondary material, current awareness services and the Internet. The ultimate objective of the course is to help students achieve an appreciation of the process and method of legal research.