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Legal Research in Professional Practice

This course is part of Competencias para la práctica del derecho.

This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Competencies for the Practice of Law Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.

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Legal Research in Professional Practice

This course includes

2 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

3,361

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What you'll learn

  • Understand the importance of research in legal practice

  • Master methodological foundations for efficiently identifying and resolving legal problems

  • Utilize legal databases and search engines effectively

  • Analyze legal problems using appropriate sources while maintaining proper documentation and citation

Skills you'll gain

Legal Research
Research Methodology
Legal Databases
Problem-Solving
Document Structuring
Legal Practice
Citation
Legal Sources
Professional Development

This course includes:

12 Hours PreRecorded video

Graded assignments and exams

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

Limited Access access

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There are 4 modules in this course

This comprehensive course focuses on developing crucial research skills for legal professionals. Starting with general aspects of research, it progresses through identifying legal problems and utilizing appropriate legal sources. Students learn to leverage technology for quality legal research, including specialized databases and open access search engines. The curriculum emphasizes analyzing legal problems in light of consulted sources and structuring professional documents according to established parameters. By the end of the course, participants will have acquired practical skills to conduct efficient research that generates added value in their professional practice, enabling them to achieve better results in less time while maintaining high quality standards.

General aspects of research

Module 1

Professional practice

Module 2

Technology in quality legal research

Module 3

The final product

Module 4

Fee Structure

Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Competencias para la práctica del derecho

Payment options

Financial Aid

Instructor

Associate Professor at Universidad del Rosario, Expert in International Law and Human Rights

Enrique Prieto-Rios is an Associate Professor at the Universidad del Rosario's Faculty of Law, where he directs both the International Law Research Group and the Faculty's research initiatives. His expertise spans international law, human rights, international economic law, and business and human rights. He serves as a Commissioner on the Advisory Commission on Human Rights and Peace, contributing to Colombia’s post-conflict transition. Enrique has also been a consultant for international organizations and public entities on human rights and humanitarian law. He has held visiting fellowships and teaching positions at prestigious institutions, including the University of York, University of Warwick, Birkbeck-University of London, and Universidad de los Andes.

Legal Research in Professional Practice

This course includes

2 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

3,361

Audit For Free

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