Skip to navigation
Skip to content
COURSES >>>

LW5552 - Independent Research

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Pre-requisite(s)

LW5622 (this requirement applies to JD students only)

Equivalent Course(s)
LW5551 or LW6551E
Exclusive Courses:
LW6537E or LW6537C or LW6137E or LW6137C (Students who have completed or are taking any of these Dissertation courses are not allowed to take LW5552.)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2024/25, Semester B 2024/25, Summer 2025

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
This course aims (i) to develop students’ ability to identify a suitable topic based on a research gap (ii) to give students the freedom and flexibility to develop their expertise in a subject area of interest through independent library-based and/or empirical research, and (iii) to harness writing skills to produce a publishable paper, under the supervision and guidance of an experienced staff member.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
Detailed Course Information
LW5552.pdf

Useful Links
School of Law