Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and contents of a standard legal research trail.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

For this Assessment you will be assessed against these Assessment Criteria

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal principles or rules

Demonstrate research skills to locate relevant to primary and secondary sources

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and contents of a standard legal research trail

Select relevant cases to support your answer

Select relevant statutes to support your answer

Select appropriate secondary sources to support your answer

Ensure that all sources are cited correctly. This means providing accurate case citations for all cases, the short title and year for statutes, and textbooks, websites, journals and other sources correctly referenced using the OSCOLA system

Present your answer in a logical structure, including an introduction, explanation and analysis of the question, and an informed, coherent and logical conclusion

Express your answer clearly and concisely, using correct grammar and spelling, and using appropriate technical legal language where necessary

Providing an analysis where relevant of the issues in the question

 Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and contents of a standard legal research trail.
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