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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This capstone course draws together areas of knowledge and skills developed across the Juris Doctor program through the planning and execution of a substantial, professionally focused, research project. In consultation with the Convenor, students identify a project that addresses a social problem of their choice that incorporates, or impacts, multiple areas of law. The project does not need to be completed in a workplace, however, the project must address a complex, real-world problem. The project outcome should be presented in a professional format, for example: - a report to an organisation, such as the United Nations - an academic journal article - a law reform submission - an article for a legal practice publication - a design for a legal technology application as a solution to the research problem - any other professional format that is approved by your Convenor
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. This course is a JD capstone course and will include a research project in a professional practice context. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the Class Summary and on the course WATTLE page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Work Integrated Learning Projects This Capstone course draws together areas of knowledge, skills and professional values students study across their degree through the planning and execution of a substantial research project and reflection. Students are required to identify a complex problem requiring legal analysis. The research project may be undertaken in a range of forms, including a research paper, legal advice or a law reform style. Students are provided with the with the opportunity to deeply engage with the content, Work both independently and collaboratively as required, and evaluate and reflect on feedback to develop personal, professional and ethical capability across a range of legal disciplines.
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.