LL6P08 - LLB Hons Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) (2024/25)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2024/25, but may be subject to modification | |||||||||||||||
| Module title | LLB Hons Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) | |||||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | |||||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 60 | |||||||||||||||
| School | Guildhall School of Business and Law | |||||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 600 | |||||||||||||||
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| Running in 2024/25(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The module requires the students to undertake detailed, critical research into a law topic of their choice and write a Research Proposal (1,500-2,000 words) and a Dissertation (8,000 to 10,000 words).
Students are assigned a supervisor based on their choice of topic.
The module is structured so that students are required to present an assessed research plan, which then provides the infrastructure for their dissertation. Students are expected to engage with regular supervision throughout the process.
Students will develop an advanced understanding of their chosen specialist area of law.
This module will specifically:
- allow students independently to research and develop an expert understanding of an area of law of their choice
- improve both their research and independent study skills
- enhance their ability to develop critical arguments
By researching their chosen area of law, students will be equipped with specialist skills and knowledge, to help them stand out in the job market.
Prior learning requirements
Must have passed the Graduate Diploma in Law within the 10 years prior to the enrolment.
Syllabus
There is no prescribed syllabus for this module as it is largely an independent study module. However, the following general skills will be addressed.
1. The importance of legal research
2. The choice of topic
3. Writing a research proposal
4. Primary and secondary source research
5. Writing a literature review
6. The choice of the right methodology
7. OSCOLA referencing
8. Structure and planning of the writing up
9. Writing a dissertation
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
This is principally an independent study module.
There are a number of online lectures that are offered for general guidance on how to structure a research proposal and to reference using the OSCOLA style of referencing.
Students are also assigned a supervisor who will guide them through the process and provide feedback and feedforward on drafts.
Learning outcomes
1. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to conduct independent legal research and to organise, assemble and synthesise large amounts of legal material in order to identify legal problems.
2. On successful completion of this module, students will be able critically to appraise, analyse and compose a commentary on issues in the area of law that they have chosen.