Course Title: Research and evaluate legal research method
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6141 Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
Course Title: Research and evaluate legal research method
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
JUST5748 |
City Campus |
TAFE |
650T Vocational Business Education |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2016, Term1 2017, Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term1 2019, Term2 2019, Term1 2020, Term2 2021 |
Course Contact: Theresa Lyford
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5444
Course Contact Email: theresa.lyford@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, correctly cite and document legal and legislative information relevant to a wide range of areas of legal interest in order to support the work of a legal office, practice or associated context.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21632 Research and evaluate legal research method |
Elements: |
1.Analyse a fact situation, identify the research questions raised and identify and propose the legal categories to which those questions relate. 2.Analyse and evaluate sources of legal information 3.Determine and apply the format for the citation of sources of legal information 4.Determine and apply techniques for searching for legal information in computer databases 5.Identify, access and utilise secondary sources of legal information 6.Determine and apply methods of searching for case law 7.Determine and apply methods of searching for legislation relevant to case study material 8.Determine and apply methods of finding delegated legislation |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In order to demonstrate competency in this unit, you must provide evidence of:
• identifying and categorising research questions arising from a particular fact situation
• identifying and applying legal research methods and techniques relevant to a particular subject or case
• documenting researched information using correct citation and documentation formats
• knowledge of legal research methods and techniques including documentation and citation protocols
Context for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
• activities are related to a legal practice context
• activities are related to laws, regulations and procedures currently operating across the jurisdictions relevant to this qualification
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning effectiveness and final performance in the course.
Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.