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  1. The Thesis - Writing Academic Papers for Law School - Library ...

    Most law review theses fit into three main categories: proposing a solution to a legal problem, bringing an interdisciplinary idea into the law, and comparing two or more legal ideas.

  2. Basics About Thesis Statements - Georgetown Law

    A thesis statement is an original, supportable hypothesis or assertion about a topic. The thesis targets a specific point or aspect of the law, articulates a problem, and ideally attempts to resolve it. In short, your thesis statement embodies your argument. Your thesis statement develops from the topic you select.

  3. Home - Legal Dissertation: Research and Writing Guide ...

    This guide contains resources to help students researching and writing a legal dissertation or other upper-level writing project. Some of the resources in this guide are directed at researching and writing in general, not specifically on legal topics, but the strategies and tips can still be applied.

  4. Writing a Law School Paper Prof. Chris Wold (Last revised ...

    thesis has been defined as “an assertion supportable by arguments and evidence.”1 In other words, the thesis is your “take” on an issue. A thesis should explain the issue and what you hope to write about the issue.

  5. Research Guides: HLS Dissertations, Theses, and JD Papers: Home

    The Law Commons has dissertations and theses, as well as many other types of scholarly research such as book chapters and conference proceedings. They aim to collect free, full-text scholarly work from hundreds of academic institutions worldwide.

  6. What Is a Thesis? | Ultimate Guide & Examples - Scribbr

    A thesis is a long-form piece of academic writing, often taking more than a full semester to complete. It is generally a degree requirement for Master’s programs, and is also sometimes required to complete a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts colleges.

  7. Thesis statement - (United States Law and Legal Analysis ...

    A thesis statement contributes to legal writing by providing a clear and focused central argument that guides the reader through the document. It establishes what the writer intends to argue or prove, creating a framework for the organization of points and evidence that follow.

  8. Writing a Law Dissertation - what is expected? - LawTeacher.net

    The following notes are intended to provide the student with an overview of what is expected, or required, in relation to undertaking/completing a dissertation, and to assist the student avoid some of the inevitable confusion that surrounds the commencement of a dissertation.

  9. Writing a Masters Law Dissertation - LawTeacher.net

    What is a Dissertation? For the majority of LLM courses a dissertation, sometimes known as a thesis or final assignment, will be a document of 10,000 words or above which presents the findings of research into a specific area of the law studied during the course.

  10. How to Write Thesis Statements for Law Essays

    Writing a compelling law essay requires a well-crafted thesis statement that encapsulates the essence of your argument and sets the tone for the entire paper. The thesis statement serves as the roadmap for your readers, guiding them through the central idea of your essay.