LAW ASSIGNMENT â€” STRUCTURE TEMPLATE

Module: [Module code & name]
Assignment: [Question / topic]
Student: [Name & student number]
Word limit: [Limit]
Citation style: [OSCOLA / Harvard / APA 7 / SA citation]

1. INTRODUCTION (~10% of word count)
- Set the legal context in one or two sentences.
- State the precise legal question or thesis.
- Signpost the structure of the essay.

2. BODY
2.1 Legal framework
- Constitution, legislation, common law, international law.
- Cite authority for each proposition.

2.2 Argument 1
- Topic sentence stating the point.
- Authority.
- Application/analysis.
- Mini-conclusion that links back to the thesis.

2.3 Argument 2
[Same structure as 2.2.]

2.4 Counter-argument
- State the strongest opposing view.
- Respond with authority and analysis.

3. CONCLUSION (~10% of word count)
- Summarise the argument in one paragraph.
- Answer the question directly.
- No new authority, no new facts.

4. BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Cases
- Legislation
- Books
- Journal articles
- Internet sources
- Government publications

Submission checklist
□  Within word limit (excl. footnotes / bibliography).
□  Every proposition supported by authority.
□  Citations in the required style; bibliography alphabetised.
□  Plagiarism declaration signed.
□  PDF saved as Surname_Initials_ModuleCode.pdf.

This template guides structure only. Adapt headings to the specific assignment brief.