ADVANCED SOCIO-LEGAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
LAW5LRC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject builds on the skills studied in LAW5LRE. The focus in this subject is on advanced legal research skills and the preparation of a thesis. Students will be asked to apply the skills and knowledge obtained from LAW5LRE in structuring a high quality critical analysis of a particular legal question. They will also be required to present their findings to the class. Subject coordinator(s) will develop an unique curriculum based on their own research interests, which will be communicated to students via LMS.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW5LRE Students must be enrolled in LMJD or LMCL or LMGBL or LML or LMLAW or have permission of the director of programs
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 | Va | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop advanced skills in defining a research question and identifying appropriate research techniques for analysing the question
- Activities:
- Research Essay Plan
02. Demonstrate expert skills in presenting a complex research project to a non-expert audience
- Activities:
- Class Presentation
03. Demonstrate astute skills in critical analysis, legal research and writing an original research project
- Activities:
- Research Assignment