| Semester 1, 2022 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Law and Justice |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
Master of Laws Comparative Law Project aims to give Master of Laws students an opportunity to undertake a substantial project of their own choosing in comparative law. The aim of the course is to develop advanced knowledge of comparative law (or of areas of related law from different legal traditions) and advanced independent research skills, and a refined capacity to convey the conclusions of that research in a written paper. The course contributes to the Comparative Law specialisation in the Master of Laws, and enrolment is subject to the availability of a supervisor.
Master of Laws Comparative Law Project involves a review of the literature associated with a unique project in comparative law. Students nominate a substantial project in comparative law that may incorporate significant theoretical issues or practical experiences relevant to the student's career development. The research and writing of the project will be undertaken with the guidance of an expert supervisor.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- evaluate developments in an area of comparative law, and critically examine the relationship between those developments and contemporary legal theory or practice;
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the impact of other legal systems on the substance, theory and practice of Australian law;
- undertake, interpret and evaluate legal research using advanced legal research methodologies and techniques suitable for a comparative analysis of a field of law;
- articulate advanced knowledge of a field of comparative law in written or oral presentations.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Topics and their weighting will be determined for each student at the beginning of the semester of offer. Topics will reflect each student鈥檚 proposed project. | 100.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Weighting (%) |
|---|---|
| RESEARCH PROJECT | 100 |