Legal Writing and Research Certificate Programme

This course equips learners with essential legal writing skills. It explores the fundamentals of legal systems, providing an introduction to common and civil law systems, highlighting their key points and differences. It then delves into legal writing, the plain language movement, and the key principles of clear, concise, and organised writing. The course also explores the purposes and structure of legal citations and focuses on how to formulate inquiries and questions to guide legal research. Additionally, it examines the various available legal information sources and builds your ability to evaluate their credibility.

Module 1: Legal Essentials
Module 2: Legal Writing Essentials
Module 3: Legal Research and Writing Integration