The purpose of the assignment is for you to undertake independent research into a particular aspect of law, to reflect on and consider particular legal issues and to apply your legal skills. It is important for you to think through how to structure and present your arguments, and to discuss what the law is in a particular area. We are looking for a demonstrated understanding of employment law and this requires you to use substantive law to support your argument. The length of the assignment is to be 2500 words. Please provide a word count with the assignment. You do not need to include the references in the word count. In regard to your referencing, a reference list is required and not a bibliography. In writing your responses, make sure you answer the questions asked and address the criteria outlined in the Course Description. Most marks are given for analysis; very few marks are given for merely restating information (including the facts given below). You should note that the most important assessment criterion for this task is your ability to apply knowledge and present arguments to justify your analysis. Take care also to follow the presentation requirements and to note the warning about plagiarism in the Course Description. The topic relating to the assignment will be provided separately (by no later than the end of week 2). We recommend that you carefully read this information, making sure that when you write your assignment you answer the questions asked and address the criteria.

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