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Minor Thesis (LLM) # P/T (LAWS70003)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6190
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6190
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The minor thesis allows students to develop highly specialised expertise in a selected area of law, carrying out independent research to produce a substantial thesis that makes a distinctive contribution to knowledge and the literature in the relevant legal field. Students will develop an advanced understanding of research methods and principles, will be supervised by one of the Law School’s leading academics in their chosen field of research and, at the completion of the minor thesis, will have the satisfaction of having produced a piece or pieces of legal writing worthy of publication in a learned legal journal.
The minor thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. The minor thesis should consist of:
- A major article or articles suitable for publication in a learned legal journal of a standard approved by the Law School; or
- Be an empirical study of the operation of particular legal doctrines or legislation; or
- Draft legislation with an appropriate commentary; or
- Any other type of research work approved by the law school.
Intended learning outcomes
A student who has successfully completed this subject will:
- Be able to demonstrate advanced learning in research skills and mastery of appropriate techniques, such as the use of archival or primary evidence, analysis of data, judgement of conflicting evidence
- Be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research
- Have an advanced and detailed understanding of, and commitment to research ethics and codes of practice.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of Melbourne Law Masters subjects with a minimum grade of 75% in each subject; at least one subject being assessed by a research paper of 8,000 words or more.
AND
The submission of a thesis proposal. The proposal should be approximately 1,000 words in length and provide information on the proposed title; a summary of the subject of the research; proposed direction or aim of the thesis; proposed research sources and methodology; proposed schedule for research and completion.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Melbourne Law Masters welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The inherent academic requirements for study in the Melbourne Law Masters are:
- The ability to attend a minimum of 75% of classes and actively engage in the analysis and critique of complex materials and debate;
- The ability to read, analyse and comprehend complex written legal materials and complex interdisciplinary materials;
- The ability to clearly and independently communicate in writing a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials and to critically evaluate these;
- The ability to clearly and independently communicate orally a knowledge and application of legal principles and interdisciplinary materials and critically evaluate these;
- The ability to work independently and as a part of a group;
- The ability to present orally and in writing legal analysis to a professional standard.
Students who feel their disability will inhibit them from meeting these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact Student Equity and Disability Support.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Option 1: A dissertation (see below)
| N/A | |
Option 2: Two major articles, suitable for publication in a learned legal journal
| N/A |
Additional details
Note: Students must choose assessment from the options listed above. If an option contains parts, all parts must be completed if that option is chosen.
THESIS DUE DATES
Students who commenced their minor thesis:
Part-time
- Semester 1: 31 December of the same year
- Semester 2: 30 June of the following year
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours None Total time commitment 150 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 14 November 2021 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6190
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au - Semester 2
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours None Total time commitment 150 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 14 November 2021 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Email: law-masters@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 8344 6190
Website: law.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024