LL500
Doctoral Research Seminar series
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Professor Gerry Simpson (NAB 6.13)
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Law and MPhil/PhD in Law (Socio-Legal Theory). This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The course aims to equip students with the skills required to undertake advanced legal research. The focus in the MT is on methodological and theoretical issues arising in legal scholarship. The focus in the LT is on the various stages of the PhD process, and on preparation for professional life in academic law beyond the PhD. In the ST an Upgrade Conference is held at which first year research students present their work-in-progress.
Teaching
22 hours of seminars in the MT. 22 hours of seminars in the LT.
There will be a Reading Week in week 6 of MT and LT.
Assessment
There are no examination arrangements. However, attendance is compulsory for first year research students. Research students in other years may also attend.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Law
Total students 2019/20: 6
Average class size 2019/20: 7
Value: Non-credit bearing
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