Legal Knowledge Management (LEG00110)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

Please note that this course is only open to Justice Canada employees.

This course will build your understanding of what Legal Knowledge Management (LKM) is and why it is important. You will learn about the difference between LKM and Information Management, and the roles and responsibilities for LKM in the Department, as set out in the Directive on LKM. In addition, through participation in interactive case studies, this course will allow you to become familiar with various tools and practices to support LKM, as set out in the Guidelines on LKM, and how to incorporate these in your day-to-day work.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what LKM is, and why it is important for the Department.
• Be able to distinguish between Information Management (IM) and LKM
• Become familiar with the LKM Strategic Plan
• Understand roles and responsibilities for LKM at Justice, as set out in the LKM Directive
• Develop an understanding of various LKM tools and practices, as outlined in the LKM Guidelines, and learn how to incorporate these in your day-to-day work

Topics covered

• Learning Objectives
• What is Legal Knowledge Management (LKM)?
• What LKM is Not: Distinguishing between Information Management (IM) and LKM
• Why is LKM Important?
• Let’s Practice! Case Study #1
• LKM Strategic Plan
• LKM Directive
• LKM Guidelines
• Let’s Practice! Case Study #2
• Knowledge Transfer Plan Activity

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Accommodation measures: The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre for Legal Education Services.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2024 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).