Seminars Assessment

ASSESSMENT

Research Essays

All law subjects have a significant research assessment component. Researching and writing legal essays can be daunting as it is completely different to previous research essays you are probably used to writing. Not to worry! Many different bodies such as the College of Law, LSS and ANUSA College of Law Reps will put on essay writing workshops.

TIP: Keep an eye on social media and your emails to see when essay writing workshops are being held!

Tutorial participation

Tutorial participation will usually make up only 10% of your overall mark for the course. By completing the weekly readings, preparing some questions and participating in class discussion you will guarantee yourself a good mark!

TIP: Don’t be shy! Your contribution to class discussion won’t look “show-offy” it will usually help your classmates with their learning (and get you a good mark!).

Exams

Law courses will also have an exam in the mid-semester exam period and/or in the final exam period. Exams are looking a bit different than usual this year due to COVID-19. Be sure to read your course guide carefully and keep up to date with course announcements to see what requirements are in place for your exams. The course guide will not specify a date for the exam. The ANU Examinations Office will email you a personalised exam timetable with specific exam dates and times in the few weeks before exams.

TIP: The LSS will run pre-exam tutorials during the stu-vac period for the compul-sory law courses. Keep an eye on Facebook to see when these are being held.