Law School Module Details
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Title DISSERTATION
Code LAW603
Coordinator Dr T Horsley
Law
Thomas.Horsley@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 120

Aims

The aim of this module is for students to engage in in-depth legal research and produce a sustained, scholarly piece of academic writing.

  1. To offer students the opportunity to develop an original, self-directed legal research project at an advanced level.

  2. To provide students with the opportunity to undertake advanced study in a subjec t area of their choice.

  3. To develop students’ ability to produce academic and scholarly writing.

Learning Outcomes

To develop the capacity to plan and execute legal research.

Demonstrate the principles and techniques of advanced legal research.

Show an understanding of the relevant social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, ethical, scientific and cultural contexts within which the chosen specialist area(s) of law operate(s).

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the chosen specialist area(s) of law.

Be aware of and understand current legal developments in the chosen specialist area(s) of law.

Analyse, evaluate and interpret the principal source materials of the chosen specialist area(s) of law, including national statutes, national, European and international law reports, treaties, directives and other relevant materials as appropriate.

Locate and engage with wider secondary and scholarly literature in the chosen specialist area(s) of law.

Critically evaluate different legal and scholarly sources and arguments.

Convey legal argument and information in a written standard appropriate for advanced legal scholarship

Syllabus
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Students will meet with their supervisors on a regular basis to discussion the planning and execution of their independent research. Students will engage in their own self-directed research: planning, researching and drafting their dissertation.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Supervision - Up to 12 one to one sessions on a regular basis

The supervisor will be the primary point of contact for the LLM by research student throughout the year. Students will meet their supervisors to discuss planning, research avenues and strategies and substantive work. Supervisors will provide substantive feedback and help on all aspects of the dissertation.


Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           12
Up to 12 one to one sessions on a regular basis
12
Timetable (if known)           The supervisor will be the primary point of contact for the LLM by research student throughout the year. Students will meet their supervisors to discuss planning, research avenues and strategies and s
  		 
Private Study 1188
TOTAL HOURS 1200

Assessment
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
Coursework  40,000 Words  Semester 3 submission  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Dissertation Notes (applying to all assessments) The dissertation will be assessed by two examiners, one internal examiner from the University of Liverpool and one external examiner chosen by the supervisor. The dissertation is marked according to the usual LLM criteria – namely fail, pass, merit and distinction. The dissertation will be assessed by the supervisor and the external examiner, with the two jointly agreeing on an overall result.  

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Dr RJ Knox Law R.Knox@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr J Mooney Law Jamie-Lee.Mooney@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):
LAW602  

Co-requisite modules:
 

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