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LAW7078

Faculty of Law

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Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Law
OfferedCity (Melbourne) First semester 2011 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Summer semester A 2011 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Term 1 2011 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Term 2 2011 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Term 3 2011 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Trimester 3 2011 (Day)
City (Melbourne) Term 4 2011 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Professor Ann Monotti; Associate Professor Greg Taylor

Synopsis

A program of individual research and writing on a topic pursuant to a proposal approved by the Postgraduate 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 unit should:

  1. have demonstrated the capacity to undertake independent legal research
  2. have displayed advanced analytical competence
  3. have further developed skills in the presentation of legal writing.

Assessment

Research paper (7,500 words): 100%
Note: Students who wish to enrol in this unit must first contact the Postgraduate Student and Academic Services office.

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Greg Taylor