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LW6137E - Dissertation

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
6
Course Duration
One semester or two semesters as follows (i) in Semester A and in Semester B of the same academic year; or (ii) in Semester B and in the following Summer Term; or (iii) in Semester B and in Semester A of the immediate following academic year; or (iv)in one semester (Semester A or Semester B)
Pre-requisite(s)
Dissertation Coordinator's approval of a research proposal submitted by the student
Exclusive Courses:
LW6537E, LW6551E, LW5551 & LW5552 (Students who have completed or are taking LW6551E /LW5551/LW5552 are not allowed to take LW6137E)
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2026/27, Semester B 2026/27, Summer 2027

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to develop students' ability to carry out independent research and to develop expertise in a given subject area through critical application of theory and techniques provided by the course. Students will be required to undertake individually supervised research and produce a dissertation.


Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 100%
 
For details, please refer to the detailed course information (PDF).
 
Detailed Course Information
LW6137E.pdf

Additional Information
Remarks: Students enrolled in LW6137C/E are required to attend a seminar on legal research recommended by the course leader.