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Introduction

This unit involves the development of advanced writing, editing and administrative skills in the production of a high-quality peer reviewed Law Journal - the University of Tasmania Law Review (UTLR). Students will develop advanced editing and legal writing skills, the concept of publishable quality and will be introduced to legal publishing and editing. They will also through communicating with authors and managing the editorial board of the journal, develop management and teamwork skills.

Summary

Unit name Law Review
Unit code LAW325
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Law
Discipline Law
Coordinator Doctor Tristan Taylor
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

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Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate whether legal articles are of publishable quality in terms of quality of writing, contribution to scholarship, originality, structure and coherence of argument.
  • Work collaboratively with the other student editors and the editorial board in ensuring the journal maintains the highest professional standards.
  • Communicate effectively with authors and reviewers in a professional and courteous manner and meet tight publication deadlines.
  • Communicate to an academic audience to a high level, demonstrating logical argument, good structure, expression and referencing.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

Selective enrolment

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Regular meetings with Faculty Law Review Coordinator - to be arranged.

AssessmentBook review (15%)|Editing and administration of folio (35%)|Case note or law reform essay (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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