LAW7421 - Overseas study and research a

Leader(s): TBA

Offered

Sunway Trimester 2 2009 (On-campus block of classes)
Prato Trimester 2 2009 (On-campus block of classes)

Synopsis

The unit enables JD students to engage in overseas study and research in an area of international or comparative law or the legal system of a country or countries outside Australia.

Classes will take place at the Prato or Malaysia campus and will be linked to a specified LLB unit. Students will enrol in Overseas Study and Research in conjunction with attendance at the scheduled classes for a specified LLB unit chosen from a list of Prato or Malaysia based units approved by Postgraduate Studies Committee.

Objectives

The student successfully completing this subject should have

• significantly extended their understanding in the area of international law, comparative law, or the laws of a legal system or legal systems outside Australia;
• demonstrated a high level of achievement in relation to each of the objectives of a specified LLB unit;
• demonstrated the capacity to undertake independent legal research;
• displayed advanced analytical competence; and
• further developed their skills in the presentation of legal writing.

Assessment

Students will be required to attend at least 80% of classes in the associated unit and take part in any 'class participation' tasks as a hurdle requirement prior to submission of either a research paper (7,500 words): 100% or two research papers/assignments (3,750 words each): 50%
50% on a topic/topics to be approved by the subject lecturer.

Contact hours

24 Hours

Prerequisites

- Any prerequisites in place for the associated LLB unit;
- The achievement of at least 72 credit points towards the JD;
- Permission of the Convenor of the JD program in liaison with the lecturer of the associated unit and the Director International.

Co-requisites

None

Prohibitions

Any coursework unit or graduate research paper where, in the view of the Convenor of the JD, there is significant overlap in subject matter.