LAW7078

Graduate research paper ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Coordinator: Professor Marilyn Pittard / Associate Professor John Duns

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton SA-02 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
City Summer 2006 (On-campus)

Synopsis: A program of individual research and writing on a topic pursuant to a proposal approved by the Graduate Studies Committee. The topic may be one which does not fall within the scope of coursework subjects offered during the year or, where the topic is dealt with in such a subject, the mode of assessment in that subject may not provide the opportunity to research and write a significant paper.

Objectives: The student successfully completing this subject should (1) have demonstrated the capacity to undertake independent legal research; (2) have displayed advanced analytical competence; and (3) have further developed skills in the presentation of legal writing.

Assessment: Research paper (7500 words): 100%