Order Description
the topic:

Discuss the barriers underrepresented groups face in developing a career in the legal profession, examine the case in favour of diversity, and critically evaluate the effectiveness of measures taken in the legal profession to promote diversity in England and Wales.

Word Limit:

1500 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography.
STYLE

Font: Arial
Font size: 12
Spacing: 1.5
Sections/Headings: Permitted.
Referencing: Numeric, i.e., citation by footnote; OSCOLA style recommended; see pp. 28-32 of the 2012 guide (https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/published/OSCOLA_4th_edn_Hart_2012.pdf)
Bibliography: Compulsory; un-annotated.
Word limit discretion: 10% under or over.
.

Each assignment must be fully referenced (see style guide) and accompanied by a full and accurate bibliography of sources relied upon and needs to follow the criteria.
Appropriate theoretical knowledge and understanding of legal professional practice
60-69%
Good knowledge of chosen area and of legal professional practice. Some discussion of relevant recent events
70%+
Excellent knowledge of relevance of chosen area to legal professional practice and excellent grasp of current issues/changes in the law/legal environment.
Capacity to analyse issues in chosen area and structure a logical argument

60-69%
Good level of understanding of issue(s), logical and persuasive argument which answers question posed and contains analysis of both sides of the issue.

70%+
Excellent grasp of all the issue(s) in chosen area, explored in detail and critically analysed to provide a clear conclusion. Clear and logical structure
Ability to select, synthesise and apply research sources

60-69%
Good level of independent research undertaken including a variety of relevant sources applied correctly

70%+
Excellent level of research encompassing a wide variety of sources. Excellent use of evidence to support arguments
Ability to communicate in clear written English, including presentation, and academic conventions .

60-69%
Good to very good written style that communicates the ideas effectively: Grammar; tone; vocabulary, structure. Evidence of academic referencing conventions used correctly

70%+
Excellent written style: grammar, structure, vocabulary, tone. Evidence of academic referencing conventions used correctly throughout.

Order Description
the topic:

Discuss the barriers underrepresented groups face in developing a career in the legal profession, examine the case in favour of diversity, and critically evaluate the effectiveness of measures taken in the legal profession to promote diversity in England and Wales.

Word Limit:

1500 words, excluding footnotes and bibliography.
STYLE

Font: Arial
Font size: 12
Spacing: 1.5
Sections/Headings: Permitted.
Referencing: Numeric, i.e., citation by footnote; OSCOLA style recommended; see pp. 28-32 of the 2012 guide (https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/published/OSCOLA_4th_edn_Hart_2012.pdf)
Bibliography: Compulsory; un-annotated.
Word limit discretion: 10% under or over.
.

Each assignment must be fully referenced (see style guide) and accompanied by a full and accurate bibliography of sources relied upon and needs to follow the criteria.
Appropriate theoretical knowledge and understanding of legal professional practice
60-69%
Good knowledge of chosen area and of legal professional practice. Some discussion of relevant recent events
70%+
Excellent knowledge of relevance of chosen area to legal professional practice and excellent grasp of current issues/changes in the law/legal environment.
Capacity to analyse issues in chosen area and structure a logical argument

60-69%
Good level of understanding of issue(s), logical and persuasive argument which answers question posed and contains analysis of both sides of the issue.

70%+
Excellent grasp of all the issue(s) in chosen area, explored in detail and critically analysed to provide a clear conclusion. Clear and logical structure
Ability to select, synthesise and apply research sources

60-69%
Good level of independent research undertaken including a variety of relevant sources applied correctly

70%+
Excellent level of research encompassing a wide variety of sources. Excellent use of evidence to support arguments
Ability to communicate in clear written English, including presentation, and academic conventions .

60-69%
Good to very good written style that communicates the ideas effectively: Grammar; tone; vocabulary, structure. Evidence of academic referencing conventions used correctly

70%+
Excellent written style: grammar, structure, vocabulary, tone. Evidence of academic referencing conventions used correctly throughout.