LAW 498 : Advanced Legal Research, Writing and Communication

Law

2021 Semester Two (1215) (0 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Satisfactory completion of such advanced legal research, writing, communication and other requirements as determined by the Dean of Faculty of Law.

Course Overview

LAW 498 is a compulsory requirement of the LLB/LLB(Hons) degree :
1. Every LLB and LLB (Hons) student must enrol in and successfully complete the requirements of LAW 498.
2. LAW 498 must be completed as part of the final semester of study on your LLB programme. Honours students
should complete it before the dissertation.
3. If, after you enrol in LAW 498, you have not completed all requirements within two semesters you will receive
a ‘DNC’ on your transcript. Summer School does not count in this calculation. So for example, if you have
enrolled in LAW 498 in semester one of 2020 but do not complete the course requirements by the end of
semester two in 2020 then your transcript will include a DNC for this course.
4. Check with your Student Adviser if you are unsure about any of the course requirements for LAW 498.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241 Restriction: LAW 400, 499

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Laws

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate advanced legal research, analytical and writing skills by completing a sustained piece of legal writing of a minimum of 4000 words. (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
  2. Prepare and present written and oral submissions around complex questions of law in a simulated formal 'moot' court. (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Presentation 50% Group & Individual Coursework
Assignment 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2
Presentation
Assignment
You must
1. pass a moot above Part II. Any moot that is optional qualies (i.e. not part of course requirements) including
the General, Family, Employment, Māori Issues and Pacic moots when oered. Some, but not all, competition
moots may also qualify; and
2. complete a single piece of sustained legal writing of at least 4000 words which satises the assessors on an
elective course.

LAW 498 is graded with either Completed (CPL) or Did Not Complete (DNC). No letter grades are awarded for
this course.

Workload Expectations

This course involves participation in a moot above Part II and the fulllment of a writing requirement in
conjunction with an elective course in Part III or IV. There are no other attendance or participation requirements
attaching to the successful completion of this course.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Aside from attendance at the moot, there are no attendance or participation requirements specifically attached to the successful completion of this course.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Resources supporting your successful completion of this course are available on
(i) the Canvas pages for those electives in which you choose to complete the moot and essay; and
(ii) the Part III General Moot Canvas page.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course director, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a Student Academic and Support Adviser as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 20/11/2020 03:26 p.m.