Research Paper

Final Year Research Paper Guidelines1.         The Research Paper is an optional, fourth year, semester two elective course.  Subject to approval by the School Board, which also designates a supervisor, the student shall engage in a research of his/her choice from approved areas of research passed each year.  The Research Paper should not exceed 13,000 words (or 50 pages, double spaced font 12) in length including footnotes and bibliography.2.         The research Paper is intended to:-

1. Sharpen students’ socio-legal research and writing skills;
2. Afford students the opportunity to develop their intellectual talents and potential in an area of law and/or related discipline of their choice;
3. Widen the scope of research activities at the School; and
4. Contribute to the development and knowledge production of law and its role in the promotion of humankind.