Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)

Master Corporate Law Research: Navigate Legal Sources

Gain essential skills to efficiently access and utilize corporate law resources. Learn to navigate statutes, cases, and regulatory materials with confidence.

Duration

5 Days

Credits

5 per day

Mode

Full-time

Provider

Blackbird Training Centre

Course Overview

Course Description

This intensive 5-day course equips legal professionals with the skills to effectively navigate and utilize corporate law sources. Participants will learn to access, interpret, and apply various legal materials, from statutes and regulations to case law and commentary. The course emphasizes practical skills for efficient legal research and analysis in corporate law contexts.

Learning Objectives

Understand the hierarchy and interrelationships of corporate law sources
Develop proficiency in accessing and utilizing online legal databases
Learn to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and case law effectively
Gain skills in analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple legal sources
Understand how to stay current with evolving corporate law and regulations

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to Corporate Law Sources

Overview of corporate law sources and their hierarchy
Constitutional foundations and federal vs. state law
Introduction to key statutes and regulations
Overview of case law in corporate contexts

Day 2: Navigating Statutory and Regulatory Sources

In-depth exploration of corporate statutes
Navigating federal and state regulations
Understanding regulatory agencies and their roles
Practical exercises in statutory and regulatory research

Day 3: Case Law Research and Analysis

Techniques for efficient case law research
Understanding precedent and stare decisis in corporate law
Analyzing and briefing corporate law cases
Synthesizing information from multiple cases

Day 4: Secondary Sources and Commentary

Utilizing legal treatises and practice guides
Navigating law reviews and journals
Understanding the role of model codes and restatements
Leveraging industry publications and reports

Day 5: Advanced Research Techniques and Current Trends

Advanced online research strategies
Staying current with legal developments
Ethical considerations in legal research
Emerging trends in corporate law research

Practical Wins for Participants

Develop a systematic approach to corporate law research
Enhance efficiency in locating and applying relevant legal sources
Improve ability to provide comprehensive legal analysis
Gain confidence in navigating complex corporate law issues

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