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LAW685   Legal Research & Writing Skills   (0 credits)

 
Year Running: 2018/2019
Credit level: F7
Co-requisites   LAW60038   LAW60040   LAW60041   LAW60043   LAW60045   LAW60046   LAW60051   LAW60052   LAW60053   LAW60054   LAW60056   LAW6036   LAW6125   LAW6126   LAW6132   LAW6419   LAW684  
Additional Information   Law students only

Description

This module introduces students to the basic skills of legal research and legal writing, both essays and problem solving. The module includes lectures by academic staff, library staff and on-line specialists, hands-on workshops and structured seminars. The modules also covers referencing and the use of unfair means. Students are given formative feedback on essays. Students are introduced to the skills necessary to give effective oral presentations. Time will also be given to self-reflect on future employment opportunities.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Independent 95.0
Seminar 5.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.