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LAW5052 · Professional project
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Faculty of Law
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit, you will apply research, thinking and communication skills and specialist discipline knowledge to complete an independent research project. You will receive a four hour introduction on research skills at the start of the project and four hours mid way. The emphasis is upon independent study with the use of library online information regarding study skills.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Law Chambers | First semester (extended) | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
| Monash Law Chambers | Second semester (extended) | Teaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Completion of online masters research skills module | Exercise | 5% | — |
| 2 | Project plan | Written | 20% | — |
| 3 | Research paper | Written | 75% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of contemporary developments in the law and its professional practice;
- Identify, synthesise, evaluate and apply relevant legal and factual issues;
- Apply legal reasoning, specialised discipline knowledge and research skills to generate appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to legal issues;
- Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions and develop new understandings;
- Collaborate and communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences; and
- Learn and work with a high level of autonomy, accountability and professionalism to plan and conduct a professional project with some independence.
Workload
Students enrolled in this unit will be required to attend eight hours of teaching and complete the online research modules. The rest will be independent research.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 8 hours |
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