LAWS1006

LAWS1006: Legal Research and Writing

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Which units require LAWS1006?

LAWS1006 is a prerequisite for 11 units.

What is LAWS1006 about?

This unit introduces students to specifically legal research goals, methodologies and databases which are used to find, update and critically analyse the primary and secondary sources of law used in a problem solving context. Students will practice law specific forms of effective written communication including client files, memoranda of advice, solicitor's letters and written instructions. Students are also introduced to legal referencing standards.

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Unit details

Credits25

Contact Hours3 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaCurtin Law School (1345)

Field of Education090999 Law not elsewhere classified

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How this unit is taught

Lecture1 x 1 hour weekly
Tutorial1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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Admission into 314308 - Bachelor of Laws
Admission into 314314 - Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce
Admission into 314331 - Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts

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BB-LAWARTv2Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of ArtsConcurrent
BB-LAWCOMv1Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of CommerceConcurrent
BB-LAWINNv3Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of InnovationConcurrent
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BB-LAWSCIv3Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Science (Science)Concurrent