LEGL7010 Special Topic in Legal Studies A

This topic enables students enrolled in the Legal Studies Honours program to specialise in a particular area of interest that is not currently catered for by the standard offerings of the program. The actual subject for study will depend on the research expertise of the staff and the students' interests. Arrangements should be made with the Honours Coordinator in Legal Studies before enrolling in the topic. The topic is subject to staff availability.

This topic aims to:

• Enable students to investigate an area related to the subject matter of their Honours thesis
• Develop students' ability to develop appropriate research strategies and to implement them
• Further enhance students' understanding of research methods relevant to legal studies
• Encourage an inter-disciplinary approach to students' research

1. Successfully complete a research investigation relating to the subject matter of their thesis
2. Identify appropriate research strategies for the investigation, and implement them throughout their investigation
3. Demonstrate familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods, and with a range of research materials, including electronic resources
4. Demonstrate familiarity with research methods and materials appropriate for inter-disciplinary research in legal studies