LC3S310 - Contemporary Legal Research 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Contemporary Legal Research | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Alexandra Dobson, Hannah Coburn | ||
| Module Team: | Clare Lewis, Ismail Makda, Tassadaq Hussain, Wai Mo, Anssa Amin, Holly Evans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will enable the student to study an area of law (or a subject of legal significance) and to produce a written project.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop intellectual curiosity and academic rigour and to develop proficiency in the analysis, evaluation and synthesis of contemporary legal issues.
2. Engage with opportunities to improve written communication skills.
3. Build on the research, analytical, evaluative and critical skills acquired by the student in the earlier stages of their study.
Content Summary
There is no taught content. Instead, students will either be required to;
• complete an assignment set by the module tutor on a topical legal issue that has not been studied as part of the degree programme due to its recency e.g. new legislation or legal issue.
Or
• complete an assignment based on a research question of the student’s choice. The research question will be subject to approval by an independent panel and the student may be required to resubmit or to complete the assignment set by the module tutor above.
Or
• Take part in the Legal Advice Clinic’s policy clinic. This will appeal to students who want to focus on law reform and a more practical emphasis than traditional doctrinal research. This research method aims to deepen a student’s understanding of the law as they learn not just about the legal framework but also how law is made.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Project supervision | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence detailed research into a law-related subject with a doctrinal or practical emphasis; |
| LO2 | Evidence a structured and sustained analysis and critique of the subject-matter of the study and communicate defensible conclusions or reform proposals arrived at via research; |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Individual Coursework | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |