Research Methods in Law
Key Facts
| Module Code |
LAWW4051 |
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| Module Convenor |
Paul Roberts |
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| Teaching Pattern |
Intensive Block
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| Semester Taught |
Autumn Semester |
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| Method of Assessment |
Written assignment |
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| Pre Requisites |
Please check suitability of course with module convenor
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| Module Administrator |
law@nottingham.ac.uk |
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This course is an introduction to diverse research methods in law. It will include sessions on computer-assisted legal research, cross-disciplinary research and empirical research.
On completion of the module, students should be able to consider the diverse range of legal scholarships and research methods and techniques, that can be employed to investigate legal questions. Students will refresh or enhance their legal research skills and receive instruction in a variety of perspectivies, methods and techniques. This will include being able to use, interpret and locate legal sources and design and write a research proposal and evaluate it.