Laura Lammasniemi

Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide provides law students with all the guidance and information they need to complete and succeed in their LLB, LLM, or law-related dissertation. Written in an accessible, clear format and packed with practical tools to help put theory into practice, Laura Lammasniemi shows students how to approach dissertation writing with confidence. The primary aim of this book is to tackle the issues that cause anxiety for law students undertaking a dissertation, so that they can focus on the research they find genuinely exciting. As well as explaining the research process and outlining the various legal research approaches, the book provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to formulate a proposal, research plan, and literature review. It demystifies the stages of dissertation writing that most commonly cause difficulty, from referencing and methodology to navigating supervision and structuring an argument. New to this edition: Dedicated guidance on working with generative AI tools, helping students understand where these tools can genuinely enhance their work and where caution is essential. Expanded guidance for LLM and Masters students, including empirical research methodology and ethics, and up-to-date advice on conducting research using online resources. A brand-new final chapter guiding those considering doctoral study through the process of preparing a PhD proposal. Packed with exercises, worked examples, and tools for self-evaluation, Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide is an essential companion for law students at every stage of their dissertation journey.

Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide provides law students with all the guidance and information they need to complete and succeed in their LLB, LLM, or law-related dissertation. Written in an accessible, clear format and packed with practical tools to help put theory into practice, Laura Lammasniemi shows students how to approach dissertation writing with confidence. The primary aim of this book is to tackle the issues that cause anxiety for law students undertaking a dissertation, so that they can focus on the research they find genuinely exciting. As well as explaining the research process and outlining the various legal research approaches, the book provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to formulate a proposal, research plan, and literature review. It demystifies the stages of dissertation writing that most commonly cause difficulty, from referencing and methodology to navigating supervision and structuring an argument. New to this edition: Dedicated guidance on working with generative AI tools, helping students understand where these tools can genuinely enhance their work and where caution is essential. Expanded guidance for LLM and Masters students, including empirical research methodology and ethics, and up-to-date advice on conducting research using online resources. A brand-new final chapter guiding those considering doctoral study through the process of preparing a PhD proposal. Packed with exercises, worked examples, and tools for self-evaluation, Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide is an essential companion for law students at every stage of their dissertation journey.

Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide provides law students with all the guidance and information they need to complete and succeed in their LLB, LLM or law-related dissertation. Written in an accessible, clear format and with plenty of tools to help put the theory into practice, Laura Lammasniemi will show students how to make writing a law dissertation easy, without compromising intellectual rigour. The primary aim of this book is to tackle the issues that cause anxiety to law students undertaking a dissertation so that they can focus on the research that you find exciting. As well as explaining the process of research and outlining the various legal research approaches, the book also provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to formulate a proposal, research plan, and literature review. The second edition expands guidance to LLM and Masters students, and provides up-to-date guidance on how to complete your project using both online resources and remotely. Unlike other law research skills books, Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide includes a section on empirical research methodology and ethics for the benefit of students who are studying for a Masters in law. Packed full of exercises, worked examples, and tools for self-evaluation, this book is sure to become an essential guide for law students, supporting them on every step of their dissertation journey.

Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide provides law students with all the guidance and information they need to complete and succeed in their LLB, LLM or law-related dissertation. Written in an accessible, clear format and with plenty of tools to help put the theory into practice, Laura Lammasniemi will show students how to make writing a law dissertation easy, without compromising intellectual rigour. The primary aim of this book is to tackle the issues that cause anxiety to law students undertaking a dissertation so that they can focus on the research that you find exciting. As well as explaining the process of research and outlining the various legal research approaches, the book also provides practical, step-by-step guidance on how to formulate a proposal, research plan, and literature review. The second edition expands guidance to LLM and Masters students, and provides up-to-date guidance on how to complete your project using both online resources and remotely. Unlike other law research skills books, Law Dissertations: A Step-by-Step Guide includes a section on empirical research methodology and ethics for the benefit of students who are studying for a Masters in law. Packed full of exercises, worked examples, and tools for self-evaluation, this book is sure to become an essential guide for law students, supporting them on every step of their dissertation journey.