Research Methods

Graduate

Through this required course, and in view of writing the LLM thesis, students will focus on developing research questions, elaborating appropriate methodological approaches for their graduate research (i.e. the Master’s thesis), preparing a research agenda, creating a literature review, and on creating a written report of their research findings. The central part of the course will place emphasis on learning contemporary methodological approaches to legal scholarship. Although the research methods discussed may vary from year to year, doctrinal (case-based), qualitative, and historical research methods will be examined. Students will also develop ethical and interdisciplinary approaches to academic legal research and advanced library research skills. (6 credits, 2-term course.) (Open only to LLM students.)