MINOR THESIS
LAW5MIT
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Subject to application, students may choose an area of law in consultation with the Program Director as a part of either the Master of Laws or the Master of Laws in Global Business Law. The thesis will take the place of two subjects within the relevant program. With approval, students may enrol in this subject at the beginning of either semester one, semester two or an approved designated summer period and must submit by the end of their enrolled semester/period. The minor thesis requires the design, conduct and reporting of a substantial research based project including a critical review of relevant literature.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Jillian Murray
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: By application only
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The minor thesis is designed to introduce flexibility in assessment and to provide students with an opportunity to research a subject area in global business law in depth. Entrance into the course is by application only. Application forms are available from and submitted to the Faculty Student Services Office, Donald Whitehead Building 208. They can also be downloaded from the School's home page
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Formulate and articulate an extended written argument including a critical review and synthesis of relevant literature and case law using appropriate referencing for an academic or professional context.
- Activities:
- Reading and Minor Thesis.
02. Work in an independent manner and provide solutions to an identified legal problem from a theoretical and/or practical perspective.
- Activities:
- Reading and Minor Thesis.
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jillian Murray
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 word minor thesis | 100 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jillian Murray
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours supervised research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 word minor thesis | 100 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2017, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jillian Murray
Class requirements
Supervised ResearchWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 word minor thesis | 100 | 01, 02 |