The Library offers a range of training options for students, pupils and practising barristers. There are qualifying sessions, tailored events for pupils and one-to-ones for specific research issues.

Library staff are not legally qualified so we cannot interpret materials but we can direct you to suitable resources and advise on search strategies.

Take a look at the events below or email us with your research requirements and we will do our best to assist.

Pupils

The date of the next session on legal research will be advertised soon.

Students

The Library runs Qualifying Sessions for new Bar Course students on basic and advanced legal research.

One-to-One Training

Library staff can provide one-to-one training on a range of topics. We can: provide overviews of Westlaw and Lexis Library; suggest relevant resources for specific subject areas; explain neutral citations and show you how to decipher legal abbreviations and so much more.

Contact library@innertemple.org.uk outlining the training you would like and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Database Training Sessions

Dates for Lexis+ Training Sessions with an option to complete a Certification to consolidate your knowledge will be released soon.

Dates for Westlaw training sessions with advanced certification will also be released soon. Watch this space.

Research Resources

Other research resources produced by the Library which pupils and students may find useful include:

Guide to Neutral Citations or (PDF)

Preparing for Pupillage – Legal Research Tips (PDF)

Using Connectors and Boolean Operators with the Main Legal Databases (PDF)

Legal Research FAQs (on UK and EU case law and legislation, treaties and parliamentary publications).

Guides to online services (Lexis+, vLexJustis and Westlaw).

ICLR Research Tips

What’s the difference between a “law report” and a “transcript”?

More Information

If you would like more information about the training offered by the Library, please email library@innertemple.org.uk