LAWS 7027 Legal Philosophy and Methodology
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200901
Coordinator Azadeh Dastyari Opens in new window
Description This unit introduces the idea that law is value laden and has a symbiotic relationship with the philosophical, social, political, and economic fabric of society. This unit equips postgraduate students with a solid understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to studying law and encompasses essential aspects of the legal research process including accessing relevant sources, defining a research question, selecting appropriate research methodologies, and presenting a research project.
School Law
Discipline Law
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Literature Review | 1500 words | S/U | N | Individual |
Proposal | 500 words | S/U | N | Individual |
Proposal | 1500 words | S/U | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Joli Jensen’s Write No Matter What: Advice for Academics (University of Chicago Press, 2017)
Teaching Periods