Legal Science Dissertation D:PT (4518.7)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Research |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.25 | 6 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Research Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Candidates will be required to undertake original research resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and/or the application of knowledge within a particular area of specialisation within the field of law. The work will include a searching review of the literature, a systematic approach to the acquisition of knowledge and the preparation of a substantial and well-ordered dissertation demonstrating a thorough understanding of the state of knowledge in the area of inquiry and the relationship to the broader legal framework within which the dissertation is located.
1. Write a dissertation (approximately 60,000 words) which constitutes a substantial piece of original and sustained legal research on a significant legal topic.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Write a dissertation (approximately 60,000 words) which constitutes a substantial piece of original and sustained legal research on a significant legal topic.
Prerequisites
Admission to Doctor of Legal Science course and completion of coursework requirements.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 1 | Research | Dr Jennifer Loh | |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 2 | Research | Dr Jennifer Loh | |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 1 | Research | Dr Jennifer Loh | |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Research Semester 2 | Research | Dr Jennifer Loh |
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Work placement, internships or practicums
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