LEGAL THEORY AND METHODOLOGY
LAW5LRE
2019
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.
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: Must be enrolled in LMJD or LML or LMLGBL or LMCL or LMLAW or LMLE or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) 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 | Various readings that will be made available on the LMS | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop advanced skills in legal research and writing methods
- Activities:
- Literature Review Research Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
02. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of theoretical approaches to legal scholarship
- Activities:
- Literature Review Research Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
03. Independently review and critically analyse complex primary and secondary research material
- Activities:
- Literature Review Research Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
City Campus, 2019, Week 12-16, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 12 - 16
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via blended.
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, 2019, Week 31-34, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 34
Four 7.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 34 and delivered via blended.
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 |