LAW4176

Applied legal research 406 (6 points)

(LAW)

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Offered:
Not offered in 2004.

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this subject students should have developed (1) an ability to undertake independent legal research, both electronic and paper based; (2) an understanding of the method for location of caselaw, legislation and secondary sources together with the relevant methods and sources for updating; (3) an ability effectively and efficiently to apply the results of research to draft a variety of legal documents, including academic style papers, letters of advice and court submissions; (4) an ability to present legal arguments orally.

Assessment: Individual Research Project - 30% + Group Research Topic - 60% (written group submission: 30% and oral presentation/defence of submission: 30%)+ class participation: 10%

Contact Hours: 3 hrs per week

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process, LAW3300 Criminal Law and Procedure, LAW2100 Contract and LAW2200 Torts