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Unit Overview

Description

This unit is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. It requires the submission of a 10,000-word supervised research paper at the beginning of October in second semester. It also requires students to submit a 2000-word research proposal for assessment in first semester. Students are required to attend a series of training seminars, covering legal research methods, advanced legal library searches, the preparation of a research proposal, time management, writing up a research paper, and publications and postgraduate education.

Students are also required to attend and participate in a presentation of their work-in-progress early in second semester. The unit aims to engage students with a chosen area of legal research embedded with formal training in research methods, and high-level supervision of their research over the year. Students are selected by way of invitation based on their coursework average at the end of the second year of the Juris Doctor (JD) for enrolment in the third year of the JD.

Credit
0 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) engage in formal research training throughout the year; (2) demonstrate a good understanding of legal research methods and academic writing through the submission of a 2000-word (assessed) research proposal; (3) research through the oral presentation of their Work-in-Progress for their peers, higher research degree students and academic staff.; (4) participate in a research culture which involves essential attendance at other research presentations; and (5) develop understanding and knowledge of the process of writing for publication through attendance at seminars.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) research proposal; (2) final research paper; (3) class participation; and (4) presentation at Work-in-Progress conference. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Sagi Peari
Unit rules
Prerequisites
invitation to enrol in this unit from the Law School Research Committee
Advisable prior study
Levels 1 and 2 of Juris Doctor must be completed
Contact hours
4 hours per week
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.