LAW4214 - Supervised research paper - 2019

12 points, SCA Band 3, 0.250 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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

Faculty

Law

Chief examiner(s)

Semester 1: Professor Graeme Hodge
Semester 2: Professor Graeme Hodge
Summer A: Professor Graeme Hodge
Summer B: Professor Graeme Hodge

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • First semester 2019 (On-campus)
  • Second semester 2019 (On-campus)
  • Full year 2019 (On-campus)
  • Summer semester A 2019 (On-campus)
  • Summer semester B 2019 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

LAW1100 OR LAW1101 AND LAW1102 OR LAW1104

Please note that there is an application form for this unit, available at: http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/resources/forms/index.html

Synopsis

This is a program of individual research and writing during two semesters on a legal topic or project which has been approved by the Chief Examiner after consultation with the proposed supervisor. It is expected that some of those topics or projects will be associated with opportunities for placements or internships in legal services in the private or government sectors, in Australia or overseas.

Outcomes

Student who successfully complete 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 or papers (10000-12000 words): 100%