This guide provides a starting point for accessing the many resources available for Law.
The following free Lexis+ webinars are available for Curtin students to register.
FIRST YEAR: Foundations of Research
This introductory webinar provides an orientation to Lexis+ along with the understanding of the value of different content types, such as case law, commentary and legislation. In this foundation for research students will learn how to:
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SECOND YEAR: Developing Research Efficiency
This second webinar builds upon existing knowledge and explores how to research more effectively using Lexis+. Students will learn how to:
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THIRD YEAR: Strategic Research Skills
This third webinar will take you through how to effectively map out a search strategy before you begin, to reduce the amount of time you spend researching. The session will focus on a four-step process that can be used for all online research and a structure that can be used to document the research undertaken. Students will learn how to:
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Students with a Lexis® Learning profile may access recordings of these webinars, after the sessions have completed. They will also have the option to complete related quizzes and earn badges to record their learning.
To create a new Lexis® Learning profile:
Are you going out on placement? Did you know that Curtin Library’s subscription content can only be used for study and research, and not for commercial purposes. This means you will not be able to use Curtin Library’s subscriptions for the business purposes of your placement however there are many free online legal resources that you can use.
Free online legal resources [PDF, 306kB]
Jade offers a paid subscription service to Jade Professional which provides you with advanced legal research tools such as visualisations of case law and legislation, email alerts, document checking to confirm and analyse your citations, and the ability to share and collaborate online.
Curtin law students are eligible for a free subscription to Jade Professional. Using your Curtin email account simply email help@jade.io to request this. If you have any problems please email the Faculty Librarian, Law on LibraryResearchServices@curtin.edu.au