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Legal Research (LAWS50039)
Graduate coursework level 5Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: law-aso@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 4475
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: law-aso@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 4475
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject is a core element of the JD degree. It provides students in their final year with a capstone supervised research experience. It does so through supervised research seminars or structured projects, generally offered in a small group setting. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with a member of the academic staff in pursuing a particular research interest. In each semester, a range of seminars and projects will be offered. Some may have special entry requirements and enrolment limits. Each seminar or project will include a research skills component and seminar or project-based supervision on a legal issue.
Intended learning outcomes
The subject involves study of a selected area of law at an advanced level; the subject requires 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. Students who successfully complete this subject will have demonstrated:
- Creativity and originality in identifying, framing and developing their own sophisticated and relevant research question;
- A rigorous and effective methodological approach to planning, researching and executing a substantial and innovative research-based project;
- A deep and integrated knowledge and understanding of the research project area including its connection with its broader contexts;
- Sophisticated interpretation and integration of relevant material from a full range of primary and secondary sources;
- Critical analysis and argument that demonstrates substantial originality, creativity and insight into the research subject area;
- A capacity to communicate the research thesis clearly, persuasively and succinctly in an oral presentation;
- A capacity to reflect upon and engage with feedback from an oral presentation of their research thesis and other feedback from the supervisor;
- Sophisticated, appropriate, effective and persuasive written communication skills, demonstrated in developing, structuring, editing, presenting and referencing relevant analysis, argument and conclusions on the research project, in a format appropriate for publication; and
- A high level of personal autonomy and accountability in developing and executing the substantial research project.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, students should have demonstrated the following skills:
- Ability to develop and frame a sophisticated legal research question;
- Employing complex research methodologies well-suited to answering the research question;
- Ability to identify and critically analyse a diverse range of pertinent and complex materials;
- Capacity for advanced critical and independent thought and reflection; and
- Capacity to communicate the research results, clearly, comprehensively and persuasively.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all the below subjects:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS50023 | Legal Method and Reasoning | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50024 | Principles of Public Law | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50025 | Torts | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50026 | Obligations | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50027 | Dispute Resolution | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS90140 | Disputes and Ethics | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS50028 | Constitutional Law | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50029 | Contracts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50030 | Property | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50031 | Legal Theory |
December (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
LAWS50032 | Administrative Law | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50033 | Equity and Trusts | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50034 | Criminal Law and Procedure | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS50035 | Corporations Law | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Some research topics may require students to have completed, or have a concurrent enrolment in, the below subject:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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LAWS50036 | Remedies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
November (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Hurdle Requirement: Class or project participation evidenced by oral presentation;
- 8,000-word written research work project or equivalent (100%).
The due date of the above assessment will be available to students via the Assessment Schedule on the LMS Community.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jennifer Morgan Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 4 hours per week Total time commitment 144 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 11 November 2018 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Email: law-aso@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 4475
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dale Smith Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Up to 4 hours per week Total time commitment 144 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 11 November 2018 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Email: law-aso@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 4475
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Additional delivery details
Each research topic has a quota of 18 students unless otherwise specified on the Melbourne Law School website.
Instructions on how to apply for a legal research topic
Legal research topics available this year
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
All required readings will be available online via the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Juris Doctor
Last updated: 3 November 2022