Hobart
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 2021
| Unit name | Law Review |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW325 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Dr Peter Lawrence |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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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.
Fees
Requisites
Selective enrolment by application only.
Prerequisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Book review, 1000 words (25%) Task 2: Case note or law reform essay, 3000 words (50%) Task 3: Editing and administration of folio for UTLR or JLIS (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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