Library FAQ:

The Basic Legal Research Certificate is designed to enhance your legal training by providing specific instruction in the use of various legal resource types as well as advanced search techniques applicable to all practice areas.  These courses include, but are not limited to, focused training in researching statutes, treatises, case law, and Colorado specific legal materials.  For a full listing, as well as a brief description of each course, go to Basic Legal Research Certificate course listing.

The Specialized Legal Research Certificate is designed to provide students with proficiency in the most commonly used legal resources by practice area.  Subjects include administrative law, environmental law, criminal law, tax law, immigration law, and health law.  A complete list, as well as a more detailed description of each course, go to the Specialized Legal Research Certificate course listing.

The International Legal Research Certificate teaches strategies and resources used to tackle complex international research assignments. Students will develop an understanding of how to find the sources  international law, how to find IGO and NGO materials and how to research specialized international topics such as human rights and trade law.  A complete list, as well as a more detailed description of each course, can be go to the International Legal Research Certificate course listing.