Name: Legal Skillsets for Law Students Series | Online Training | 28 to 31 March 2022 | 7PM to 9PM (Gulf Standard Time)
Start: 2022-03-28T19:00:00+04:00
End: 2022-03-28T20:00:00+04:00
Location: LexisNexis Online Training

Expired Legal Skillsets for Law Students Series | Online Training | 28 to 31 March 2022 | 7PM to 9PM (Gulf Standard Time)

26/01/202125/03/2022
by Benjamin Filaferro

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SERIES OVERVIEW

No skills are more important to a law school student (or an early career lawyer) than being able to confidently spot legal issues, conduct legal research and write like a best-selling author. Join LexisNexis Middle East, Burhan Almarifa and the Jeddah College of Law (JCL) University of Business & Technology (UBT) for our Skillsets for Law Students online training series, to turn theory into practice, offered for the first time in the MENA region, where our experts will look at:

	Date:	Topic:	Overview:	Presented by:
Part 1	28 March 2022 6PM to 7PM (KSA Time) / 7PM to 8PM (Gulf Standard Time)	Embracing Legal Technology / How can AI help Future Lawyers	When you think of AI, it’s easy to pull in visions of beeping, whirring robots from science-fiction movies. Truth is, AI is far more cerebral than that. For lawyers, it manifests itself in several ways. In this training session, you will learn what legal technology really is, how it is used by lawyers today to make the job easier, and whether you should be worried about robot judges in China.	Hussain Hadi, Head of Publishing & Legal Technology, LexisNexis Middle East
Part 2	28 March 2022 7PM to 8PM (KSA Time) / 8PM to 9PM (Gulf Standard Time)	Legal Brief vs Legal Memo… What’s the Difference?	Legal writing is an essential part of your journey as an aspiring lawyer. That’s why we want to help you write efficiently and effectively. In this online training session, our expert will let you in on the best writing tips that will set you up for success. Learn the difference between a legal memorandum and a legal brief as well as get exclusive writing Do’s and Don’ts from a seasoned professional. Through this session, we will enable you to write concise and practical content that will resonate with clients.	Claire Melvin, Publisher, LexisNexis Middle East
Part 3	29 March 2022 6PM to 7PM (KSA Time) / 7PM to 8PM (Gulf Standard Time)	How to do Legal Research	Legal research is one of the first things you are taught in law school. It is the art of retrieving the necessary information to support legal decision-making. So, getting the research right can either make or break lawyers and their clients. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as it sounds. But fortunately for you, we’ve got you covered whether you’re just starting out or already getting the hang of it. Learn the ins and outs of a comprehensive legal research process, the resources to use and avoid, and how you can browse with confidence.	Hadeel Tayeb, Trainee Lawyer, Dentons
Part 4	29 March 2022 7PM to 8PM (KSA Time) / 8PM to 9PM (Gulf Standard Time)	Presentation Skills for Law Students	We are heavily influenced by what is memorable, and a captivating speaker plays a huge role in turning something mundane into unforgettable information. In this session, our expert will show you the different ways in which you can engage and persuade your audience, as well as the common presentation mistakes to avoid to make your next presentation a hit!	Samantha Roberts SFHEA, Senior Lecturer in Law, Middlesex University Dubai
Part 5	30 March 2022 6PM to 7PM (KSA Time) / 7PM to 8PM (Gulf Standard Time)	Writing Tips for Law Students	Legal research is then consolidated into memos for clients. However, law students and lawyers have the habit of using long, complicated words instead of being concise and getting to the point. Remember that your writing reflects your ability to communicate clearly, and you always want to make sure your clients understand you, the law and what it means for them. Tune in to what our expert has to say about executing complex writing tasks quickly and intelligently without sacrificing clarity in this online session.	Dr. Sairah Narmah-Alqasim MCIArb, Vice Dean, Jeddah College of Law (JCL) University of Business & Technology (UBT)
Part 6	30 March 2022 7PM to 8PM (KSA Time) / 8PM to 9PM (Gulf Standard Time)	Case Summaries	Case transcripts can be long and complex. Having the right skills to write concise effective digests will help you understand the most important elements in cases in record time.	Lisa Riddler, Lecturer in Law, Middlesex University Dubai
Part 7	31 March 2022 6PM to 7PM (KSA Time) / 7PM to 8PM (Gulf Standard Time)	How to Communicate with your Clients	Whether in legal practice or in law school, good lawyers realise that the role involves being educators, advisors, and leaders. A sharp communication skillset is the secret to succeeding in these roles. Get the shopping list of key ingredients for effective client communication in this session where our expert is equipped and ready to share what years of dealing with clients has taught them. It involves knowing your client, understanding what it means to be a lawyer, simplicity and more!	Salman Al Oraifi, Senior Associate, Dentons
Part 8	31 March 2022 7PM to 8PM (KSA Time) / 8PM to 9PM (Gulf Standard Time)	How to Improve your Leadership Skills	Law students are taught valuable skills like how to read, understand, analyse and apply the law, how to advocate for clients, critical thinking skills and more. This session will map out how you can cultivate and improve a skill law schools often miss out on: Leadership. It is important because a fine lawyer is a strong leader, and there is no better person to learn this from than Dr. Zaid Mahayni, Senior Vice-President for Legal, Chief Legal Consultant and Board Secretary, SEDCO Holding.	Dr. Zaid Mahayni, Senior Vice-President for Legal, Chief Legal Consultant and Board Secretary, SEDCO Holding