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Melbourne Journal of International Law (LAWS50060) // Assessment
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Summer Term
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Semester 1
As above
Semester 2
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Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Reflective work-log (see below)
| End of the assessment period | N/A |
Independent research paper (see below)
| End of the assessment period | 100% |
Additional details
Reflective Work Log
This work must be submitted to the Subject Coordinator specifying in outline the substantial intellectual contribution made to MJIL in the enrolled semester and reflecting on the broad state of the research field relevant to MJIL and other subject objectives in light of the work undertaken. Marking code 2* applies.
Independent Research Paper
This work must be on a research question (developed by the student in consultation with the subject coordinator and/or discipline expert) and in a genre that make it suitable for publication in the MJIL. Marking code 3* applies.
In place of the independent research paper, students holding the position of Editor may choose to complete a 5,000 word paper that critically analyses and reflects on editorial choices made and challenges faced in the process of editing the volume(s) with which they were involved. Marking code 2* applies.
(*)Please refer to the JD LMS Community for further information regarding marking codes and penalties.
The due date of the above assessment(s) will be available to students via the Assessment Schedule on the Juris Doctor Canvas LMS Community. Note, these are updated regularly.
Last updated: 6 November 2025