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Legal Research & Writing
UndergraduateUND-LAWS10002025
Writing and research skills for your law degree and beyond. You’ll learn how to find and use reliable sources of information. Communicate clearly and reference appropriately. These are important skills for academic and professional success.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 13 July 2025
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 17 Feb 2025,
- 21 July 2025
- Price from
- $2,280
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Legal Research & Writing
About this subject
On completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
Use the appropriate process for answering a legal hypothetical
Explain the importance of a law student’s integrity obligations and how to meet them
Find and use primary and secondary sources, and identify which are credible or authoritative
Cite references in accordance with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation
Employ principles of plain, professional and persuasive communication in legal and academic writing
- Finding, interpreting and using primary and secondary sources
- Distinguishing credible from non-credible sources
- Communicating clearly and persuasively in academic and professional contexts
- Referencing appropriately
Legal Research and Writing is an introductory core skills subject for Law. Students will learn how to solve legal problems and approach law assignments; how to find, interpret and use primary and secondary sources; how to distinguish credible from non-credible sources; how to communicate clearly and persuasively in academic and professional contexts; and how to reference appropriately. Students will also learn generic study skills applicable outside of a Law course
- Abstract and Annotated Bibliography. (20%)
- Problem Question. (10%)
- Research Essay. (20%)
- Examination. (50%)
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The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.
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