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Essay Topic
“In the New Zealand legal system, it is the executive branch of government that wields all the power, not parliament, the courts or ordinary New Zealand citizens.”
Write a 1000-word essay explaining the extent to which you agree or disagree with this statement. Make sure that you set out a clear argument and provide reasons to support your view.
Please note: there is no right or wrong answer to this question. Many people have different views on this issue. The task is for you to work out what you think and why.
In your essay, you must draw on the lectures and reading materials from the first four weeks of LAW 121G to support your argument. You may also refer to the two recommended textbooks should you wish to (available on short loan from the law library). You may not refer to any other sources outside the course.
Legal Essay Writing Guide
To help you work out how to write a law essay, a legal essay writing guide is available on Canvas. We will also talk about how to approach legal essay writing in the first and second clinics of the semester.
Footnoting
Your essay must comply with the New Zealand Law Style. Guide and you must ensure that you provide citations for every point that you make that comes from the readings. We have provided a short guide to help you with footnotes/citations. It is available on Canvas.
Essay Submission Instructions
· Late penalties will be applied to your grade if you submit after this time.
· The word limit for this essay is 1,000 words. There is a 5% leeway with this word limit before over-length penalties are applied. The word limit includes all footnotes and headings. It does not include the assessment title, student ID, headers at the top of pages containing the student ID, the course name or page numbers.
Please note that upon submission of your assignment the Turnitin system will automatically display a word count for your file. This word count is incorrect and should not be relied upon. The Law School uses only Microsoft Word to verify word count.
More information on what is included in the word count and how penalties are applied can be found at: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/law/current-students/llb-information/academic-information/word-limits.html
· You do not need to submit a bibliography
· You only need to submit your assignment electronically. There is no need to hand in a hard copy
o The electronic version of the assignment must include the student’s identification number and the alphanumeric course code (LAW121G) both in the filename and header. The student’s first name/s and surname MUST NOT BE INCLUDED anywhere on the assignment.
o Documents must be uploaded in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx). Microsoft Word is available free for Auckland University students here:
Electronic Submission Instructions
Log in to Canvas (canvas.auckland.ac.nz).
Select the Course.
In the Course Navigation, click the Assignments link.
Click the name of the assignment.
To submit your assignment, click the Start Assignment icon.
Upload your file and press Submit Assignment.
Extensions
Please note that the 121G team cannot grant extensions. If you think you need an extension please make sure you contact [email protected]. It is important to get in touch with the law school’s extensions team in plenty of time. A link to the form. can be found here: Extension Request Form
Late Submission of Work/Penalties
Please read the Assignment submission process information on the Law School website for examples of how late penalties are applied. The penalty for lateness is 5 marks for each day (or part of day thereof) in which the assessment is submitted late. For the avoidance of doubt, penalties are applied on a calendar basis (not a 24 hour basis).
When we mark your essay, we will be taking the following factors into account:
Argument
- Argument is set out in the
introduction
- Argument is developed throughout
the essay
- Argument is supported by clear
reasoning and appropriate examples
Use of the Materials
- The essay demonstrates a
comprehensive understanding of the
relevant materials
- The essay uses materials
appropriately
Introduction
- Identifies and explains the issue
being asked about and provides some
context for it
- Sets out the essay’s argument clearly
- Provides an overview of what the
essay will argue
Conclusion
- Sums up argument
- Shows how essay has addressed the
question asked
Quality of the essay structure
- Appropriate use of headings and
sections
- One main idea per paragraph
- Clear sign posting throughout the
essay
Writing quality
- Sentences are clear, easy to read and
not too long
- Sentences flow well
Style
- Spelling and grammar are correct
- Appropriate number of footnotes
- Appropriate formatting of footnotes
Learning outcomes assessed
This assessment assesses the following learning outcomes of the course:
· LO4 Critically assess the Aotearoa New Zealand legal system and offer informed opinions on how it operates, its strengths and its weaknesses (Capability 1.1, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 8.1)
· LO5 Provide well founded thoughts and analysis on an array of contemporary and historic legal matters of significance to Aotearoa New Zealand (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 8.1)
· LO6 Identify, explain and evaluate possible future directions for the Aotearoa New Zealand constitution and legal system (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 4.2 and 6.1)
· LO7 Write coherent and well-reasoned essays about selected topics covered in the course (Capability 4.1, 4.2, 6.1 and 8.1)
Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism