Students enrolled in the Child and Family Law LLM degree program must enroll in this course in order to graduate. Working with a thesis supervisor, students have the option of completing a research paper of publishable quality. Students and their supervisor work together to agree on a topic and supervision schedule.
LLM students must complete all required elective credits before enrolling.
Outcomes: Develop focused, original research topic in partnership with the thesis supervisor that aligns with academic interests and scholarly standards, demonstrating potential for academic contribution and publication; Create a comprehensive research plan in collaboration with the thesis supervisor, outlining clear research questions, methodologies, and a timeline that supports the completion of a publishable paper; Execute independent research through the selection of appropriate methodologies, critical analysis of existing literature, and data gathering to address defined research questions; Apply critical thinking to the work, with integration of supervisor feedback to refine and strengthen the research findings, methodology, and overall structure, enhancing the clarity and depth of the paper.
LLM students must complete all required elective credits before enrolling.
Outcomes: Develop focused, original research topic in partnership with the thesis supervisor that aligns with academic interests and scholarly standards, demonstrating potential for academic contribution and publication; Create a comprehensive research plan in collaboration with the thesis supervisor, outlining clear research questions, methodologies, and a timeline that supports the completion of a publishable paper; Execute independent research through the selection of appropriate methodologies, critical analysis of existing literature, and data gathering to address defined research questions; Apply critical thinking to the work, with integration of supervisor feedback to refine and strengthen the research findings, methodology, and overall structure, enhancing the clarity and depth of the paper.