ADVANCED LEGAL WRITING
LAW3ALW
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will enhance and consolidate skills in legal research, writing and editing. Students will develop skills in communicating legal research and policy to a wide range of legal and non-legal audiences. They will also examine the process of legal publishing and the trend towards online forms of legal communication. Students will be required to complete a placement in Law in Context and work closely with editorial staff on the publication of scholarly articles.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1LIM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Guide to Legal Citation | Prescribed | MULR, 3rd ed, 2010 | MULR |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of legal publishing processes, refereeing procedures and editorial techniques
- Activities:
- Online Editorial Activities Online Editorial Exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
02. Develop advanced skills in legal research and editing
- Activities:
- Online Editorial Activities Online Editorial Exam Research Assignment Online Exercise
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
03. Develop written communication skills appropriate for the dissemination of legal research and policy to legal and non-legal audiences
- Activities:
- Online Editorial Activities Research Assignment Online Exercise
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 30
Enrolment information: Modality of teaching and limited capacity for placement within law journals Direct Application
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Class requirements
Seminar
Seven 2.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical
Seven 3.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1 Hour Online Editorial Exam | This task assesses the essential - 'Innovation and Entrepreneurship' | 25 | 01, 02 |
| Online Exercise (500 words) | This task assesses the essential - 'Innovation and Entrepreneurship' | 15 | 02, 03 |
| Research Essay (3000 words) | 60 | 02, 03 |