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    Overview

    A programme of research and writing undertaken in conjunction with other 300- and 400-level LAWS papers, to be completed in compliance with conditions prescribed by the Dean of Law.

    Research and communication skills are a key part of the Otago graduate profile. They are essential skills for any law graduate. LAWS 498 Research and Writing requires the submission of five pieces of research written in conjunction with 300- and 400-level Law papers taken across the degree.

    LAWS 498 enrolment indicates the student is completing the five pieces of research and writing required within the Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degrees.

    About this paper

    Paper title Research and Writing
    Subject Law
    EFTS 0
    Points 0 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $.00
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    LLB, LLB(Hons)
    Contact
    law@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff
    Faculty of Law academic staff support this programme across the LLB and LLB(Hons) degrees.
    Textbooks
    The Law Faculty provides all course materials required.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    In this paper students will develop:

    • Legal research and writing skills
    • The skills to find and assess information
    • Written communication skills

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard
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