FLP16 Major Project

What is this subject about?

This subject provides the opportunity to undertake research in an area of family law and to present the findings a written article of publishable quality. 

The project requires the conduct of research and analysis of a particular area of substantive or procedural family law.  Participants will work under the supervision of a mentor.  In conjunction with the supervising mentor, the problem or issue to be researched will be finalised together with the research methodology and the required outcomes.

What will I learn while studying this subject?

At the end of this subject you will be able to:

• research an area of family law practice
• develop a conceptual framework for consideration of key issues in that area
• write an appropriate piece of work which describes, contextualises and analyses those issues and proposes ways forward in regard to them
• write logically, accurately, cogently and persuasively

How will I be assessed?

This subject has the following assessments:

• research proposal (20%)
• major project paper (80%)