Writing Law Dissertations: An Introduction and Guide to the Conduct of Legal Research

Subjects:
Reference
Contents:
Introduction
Chapter
1. How to Begin
Chapter
2. Getting Along With Your Supervisor
Chapter
3. Selecting Suitable Approaches to the Conduct of Dissertation Research
Chapter
4. Black-Letter Approaches to Doctrinal Research
Chapter
5. Sociolegal Approaches to the Conduct of Dissertation Research
Chapter
6. Comparative and Historical Methods
Conclusion
Further Reading and Bibliography
Index

ISBN13: 9780582894358
ISBN: 0582894352
Published: January 2007
Publisher: Pearson Education Ltd
Country of Publication: UK
Binding: Paperback
Price: £22.99

This book covers legal dissertation level research, embracing both LL.B. and the specific demands of LL.M. dissertations. Adopting a highly practical approach, this book shows the reader how to research and write a dissertation, covering the various stages - planning, identifying key issues, utilising the appropriate research methods, time management issues, and managing one's supervision.