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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
An advanced introduction to legal methods and legal writing designed to assist students in preparation of writing research papers. The course is structured around three main objectives: - offer students an understanding of the practical questions often subsumed under the monikers of method and methodology (question, theory, materials etc); - equip students with a sophisticated understanding of a variety of research methods and of how to combine them; - enable students to interact with and evaluate different types and styles of legal writing and to improve their own writing skills. The course will combine pre-assigned readings with in-class exercises and active student engagement. The goal will be for students to acquire a comprehensive understanding of different legal methods and to apply this knowledge on their own writings. A major goal of the course would be to encourage the students to achieve constructive alignment between their research question, legal theory, methods and archives in a way that will facilitate the completion of their research project.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. 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 Canvas page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 26 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. Click here for the LLM Masters Program course list
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. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when known. 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.