This capstone course draws together areas of knowledge and skills developed across the Juris Doctor program through the planning and execution of a substantial, professionally focused, research and reflection project. In consultation with the Convenor, students identify a project that addresses a social problem of their choice that incorporates, or impacts, multiple areas of law. The project does not need to be completed in a workplace, however, the project must address a complex, real-world problem. The project outcome should be presented in a professional format, for example:
- a report to an organisation, such as the United Nations;
- an academic journal article;
- a law reform submission;
- an article for a legal practice publication;
- a design for a legal technology application as a solution to a research problem; and
- any other professional format that is approved by your Convenor
To develop their knowledge and skills, students will engage in a range of learning activities, including working both independently and collaboratively, arguing, evaluating and reflecting on feedback to develop personal, professional and ethical capability across a range of legal disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Review, analyse, synthesise and reflect on legal knowledge and skills gained throughout the Juris Doctor program and develop solutions to solve complex social problems.
- Reflect critically on theory and law in practice.
- Plan and execute a professionally focused research project addressing a real-world problem.
- Communicate the research project and its interpreted outcomes persuasively in oral and professional written formats to a specialist and non-specialist audience.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
This Capstone course draws together areas of knowledge, skills and professional values students study across their degree through the planning and execution of a substantial research project and reflection. Students are required to identify a complex problem requiring legal analysis. The research project may be undertaken in a range of forms, including a research paper, legal advice or a law reform style.
Students are provided with the with the opportunity to deeply engage with the content, Work both independently and collaboratively as required, and evaluate and reflect on feedback to develop personal, professional and ethical capability across a range of legal disciplines.
Other Information
This cousre may be taken as part of a Juris Doctor and meets the capstone requirement for this program.
Indicative Assessment
- The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. This course is a JD capstone course and will include a research project in a professional practice context. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the Class Summary and on the course WATTLE page. (100) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught on an intensive base with compulsory contact hours (approximately 26 hours of face-to-face teaching). The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
- Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed texts for this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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