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Legal Research 733533

Subject Objectives

The subject involves study of a selected area of law at an advanced level; the subject allows the student to engage in self-directed research, under the supervision of a member of staff with expertise in the student’s field of inquiry, and/or the methodology they have chosen to use. The principal aims of this seminar will be:

  • to give students the opportunity for formulate their own research question
  • to give students the opportunity to produce a substantial piece of legal research, with a view to publication;
  • to refresh, reinforce and develop to an advanced level research and writing skills that students have acquired during their undergraduate degree and law studies
  • to give upper year students and faculty the opportunity to experience a small enrolment, discussion-based seminar or staff supervision of a project.