The unit deals with research methodologies relevant to law and legal scholarship. Topics include:

Traditional concepts of research and the nature of legal research (including doctrinal research, reform-orientated research and theoretical research)

Research methodologies in relation to legislation and case law

• Sourcing information
• Electronic research techniques
• Research in a trans-national legal context
• Research in the context of a changing domestic and international legal environment
• Planning and recording research
• Legal analysis and writing
• Ethical issues

Unit Information

NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED

OTHER ITEMS ARE NON-COMPULSORY