| Semester 1, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Major Law Honours Dissertation |
| Units : | 2 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Law and Justice |
| Student contribution band : | Band 3 |
| ASCED code : | 090900 - Law |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: LAW8001
Other requisites
Students undertaking this course must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
This course provides students with opportunities to draw together aspects of their learning throughout the program, demonstrating their level of understanding of law, legal policy and legal processes, as well as a variety of legal and generic skills. This course represents a culmination of student learning experiences in preparation for professional legal careers or other occupations.
Synopsis
This course requires students to undertake a major project that involves initiative, organisation, research and other activities that may include analysis, problem-solving, reflection, written communication, teamwork, interpersonal skills and ethical inquiry. The course is intended to provide students with a capstone experience that requires and allows them to demonstrate detailed legal knowledge, together with various skills, in multiple areas as they prepare to complete and exit the law program.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course, students should:
- be able to demonstrate their ability to address and engage with a complex legal or social issue or problem and to generate justifiable solutions or answers as required;
- have achieved an advanced understanding of a specialised area of law or of interlinked areas of law;
- have demonstrated advanced evaluative, critical thinking and reflective skills in the approach taken to the legal or social issue or problem addressed in the project;
- be able to demonstrate an advanced capacity to apply theoretical knowledge to complex legal or social questions or problems;
- be able to present the project outcomes in writing and orally to a high standard.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Enhanced knowledge and understanding in selected fields of law, together with highly developed research, writing and other skills. | 100.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=LAW8006)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 120.00 |
| Directed Study | 40.00 |
| Private Study | 160.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISSERTATION | 70 | 70 | 29 May 2020 | |
| ORAL PRESENTATION | 30 | 30 | 29 May 2020 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no lectures or tutorials associated with this course. Students should make every effort to communicate effectively with their supervisor either in person, by phone, or by e-mail. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
In order to receive a passing grade, a student must receive at least 50% of the total marks available on the dissertation assessment and at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course and comply with requirement 2 above. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. Students are advised to familiarise themselves with the role this course plays in the calculation of Honours in this program, as set out in the handbook information for the Bachelor of Laws (Honours). -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Not applicable. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments:
Students studying this course must use the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) style. For AGLC style guide enquiries, consult the AGLC manual from the USQ Library's referencing guide at or contact the Law librarian.