Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | DISSERTATION IN LAW (SEM 1) | ||
Code | LAW034 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor RA Stokes Law R.Stokes@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Students are supported in the development of independent research skills through research into an area of law that they find particularly interesting; |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Application of critical judgement to an area of legal literature |
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(LO2) Development of polished legal writing skills |
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(LO3) Development of oral presentation skills |
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(LO4) Development of time management skills |
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(LO5) Development of the ability to synthesise complex legal information |
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(LO6) Development of ability to independently find useful legal information |
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(LO7) Formulation of student's own research question |
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(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
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(S2) Time and project management - Personal organisation |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
Syllabus |
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Not applicable |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Assessment Teaching Method 4 - Other 2020/21 Hybrid Teaching |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
4 |
1 4 |
9 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 4
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60 mins X 1 totaling 1
240 mins X 1 totaling 4 |
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Private Study | 141 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 6000 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Mrs CJ Fairhurst | School of Law and Social Justice | Carly.Bates@liverpool.ac.uk |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
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Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Additional Programme Information |