LAW5083 Extended research

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Develop a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in planning and executing a substantial piece of research on a particular legal issue;

2. 2

   Acquire an advanced knowledge of legal research principles and methods, evidenced by their ability to locate, update and apply the law in their chosen area of research;

3. 3

   Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in an area of law;

4. 4

   Develop their capacity to analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information, problems, policies, concepts and theories, evidenced by their ability to develop and sustain a convincing 'thesis' throughout their research;

5. 5

   Demonstrate advanced written communication skills; and

6. 6

   Make a contribution to knowledge in their area of research.