The second edition of the book Academic Research Methods for the Law Student: a practical guide by Professor Frances Camilleri-Cassar has just been published.
The previous monograph on academic methods of research for the law student, provided the starting point to this current volume. This time, the focus of the book has been refined and broadened, in response to the ever-widening repertoire of literature, and the addition of four new chapters.
The previous monograph on academic methods of research for the law student, provided the starting point to this current volume. This time, the focus of the book has been refined and broadened, in response to the ever-widening repertoire of literature, and the addition of four new chapters.
A novelty in this second edition is an introduction to law and economics, explored as an added fascinating challenge in the discovery of how to use modern economic analysis to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of legal measures. About the book, Judge Professor David J Attard writes: “with respect to Malta, the chapter on law and economics is ground breaking, and of immense relevance, not only to the research of law students, but also and especially to legislators and policy makers. It is evident that we cannot continue to ignore the economic ramifications of proposed legislation.”
Another innovative chapter discusses the principles that lie behind feminist methods in legal research as an exciting new way of researching the law. It presents a fascinating discourse on why feminist research matters, and the part played by the law in a society that is conservative, patriarchal, and sexist. This chapter seeks to provide that wider perspective, which is essential, if academic legal research is to fully contribute to a deeper understanding of the merits of the law and its impact on women.
The book includes the 2022 version of the OSCOLA referencing style adapted for Maltese legal sources by the Publications Office and formally adopted by the Board of the Faculty of Laws as the standard citation guide for Malta.
Academic Research Methods for the Law Student: a practical guide is sponsored by the Faculty of Laws and distributed by the Publications Office of the GħSL.
The practical quality of the information it provides, makes this book a valuable time-saving tool for both the law student preparing to write a dissertation, and other academics with a passion for researching the law.
Academic Research Methods for the Law Student: a practical guide is sponsored by the Faculty of Laws and distributed by the Publications Office of the GħSL.
