Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives The student successfully completing this subject should (1) have demonstrated the capacity to undertake independent legal research; (2) have advanced analytical competence; and (3) have further developed skills in the presentation of legal writing.
Synopsis This is a program of individual research and writing on a topic and 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 topic, the mode of assessment in that subject may not provide the opportunity to research and write a significant paper. The program will be undertaken in accordance with guidelines (available on request) in the following stages: (1) choice of topic and formulation of research program in consultation with member of the faculty (note that this stage should be completed at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period concerned); (2) approval of proposal and appointment of supervisor by Graduate Studies Committee; (3) research and writing carried out over one semester under supervision; and (4) submission and examination of a paper normally of 10,000 words and not exceeding 12,000 words in length. The subject will be available in any semester (including summer) in respect of which appropriate staff are available for the formulation, supervision and examination tasks. A candidate will not normally be permitted to take this subject until at least two other subjects have been completed in the postgraduate program.
Assessment Research paper (10,000-12,000 words): 100%