law5lre legal research 1
LEGAL RESEARCH 1
LAW5LRE
2017
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 research methods and techniques, and theoreticalapproaches to legal scholarship. The subject gives students the opportunity toapply 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 Must be enrolled in LMJD or LMLC or LMGB or LMLGBL or LMLI or LMCL or LMIBL or LML or LMGBL or have permission of Law School.
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:
- Writing Task 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:
- Writing Task 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:
- Writing Task Research Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Inquiry/Research)
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City Campus, 2017, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 28
Two 4.0 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Tasks (1,500 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research Assignment (5,000 words) | Submitted/Assessed Online | 70 | 01, 02, 03 |