law5lre legal theory and methodology
LEGAL THEORY AND METHODOLOGY
LAW5LRE
2020
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 (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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-requisitesLAW5CIP OR LAW5PMI
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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City Campus, 2020, Week 10-14, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 13
Four 7.00 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 13 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Literature Review (1,500 words)Submitted/Assessed Online | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Research Assignment (5,000 words)Submitted/Assessed Online | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |