law5lre legal research 1
LEGAL RESEARCH 1
LAW5LRE
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will enhance skills in advanced legal research and writing methods. Students will be introduced to a range of socio-legal research methods and techniques, and theoretical approaches to legal scholarship. The subject gives students the opportunity to apply these skills and theoretical frameworks to a number of legal topics.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into LMJD - Juris Doctor LMCL - Master of Laws in Commercial Law LMGBL - Master of Laws in Global Business Law LML - Master of Laws LMLAW - Master of Laws OR have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop advanced skills in legal research and writing methods
- Activities:
- Literature Review Research Assignment
02. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of theoretical approaches to legal scholarship
- Activities:
- Literature Review Research Assignment
03. Independently review and critically analyse complex primary and secondary research material
- Activities:
- Literature Review Research Assignment
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 01 - 06
Four 7.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 01 to week 06 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature Review (1,500 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research Assignment (5,000 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 70 | 01, 02, 03 |
City Campus, 2018, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 27 - 28
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literature Review (1,500 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research Assignment (5,000 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 70 | 01, 02, 03 |