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Requirements for a Legal Research Paper (Working Paper)

1. Length and Word Count Word count: 1500 words (excluding bibliography and appendices).

Suggested structure: Introduction: 1015% Main body (analysis & discussion): 7075% Conclusion & recommendations: 1015%2. Formatting

Font: Times New Roman

Size: 12 pt for text, 14 pt for headings

Spacing: 1.5 lines

Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

Page numbering: bottom center or bottom right

3. Structure of the Paper

1. Title Page

Course title and paper title

Students name and ID number

Instructors name

Date of submission

2. Introduction

Importance of the topic

Statement of the research problem / main research question

Objectives of the paper

3. Main Body

Legal framework (statutes, case law, conventions)

Analytical discussion (comparative, critical, or applied analysis)

Use of an appropriate legal methodology (doctrinal, comparative, socio-legal, etc.)

4. Conclusion

Summary of key findings

Results and recommendations

5. Bibliography

4. References and Citation

Referencing style: OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities).

Sources allowed:

Academic books and articles

Court decisions (UK or international)

Statutes and regulations

Minimum references: 810 varied sources

5. Assessment Criteria

Clarity in defining the research problem

Depth and quality of legal analysis

Proper and critical use of sources (not just description)

Compliance with structure and formatting requirements

Academic writing quality and language accuracy

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